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LG vs Whirlpool refrigerators: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified LG and Whirlpool refrigerator, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical LG model
$122/yr
131 models
Typical Whirlpool model · cheaper to run
$88/yr
139 models
Difference over 12 years
$408
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | LG typical | Whirlpool typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 cu ft) | $38 (1) | $48 (25) | LG LRONC0605 series · $38/yr |
| Small (10 to 18 cu ft) | $63 (19) | $69 (16) | LG LK14S8000 series · $38/yr |
| Medium (18 to 23 cu ft) | $107 (22) | $86 (54) | Whirlpool WRTX4418T series (no ice maker) · $67/yr |
| Large (23 to 27 cu ft) | $122 (49) | $122 (31) | LG LHTNS2403 series · $76/yr |
| Extra large (27 cu ft and up) | $137 (40) | $130 (13) | LG LF32S6000 series · $109/yr |
Cheapest LG models to run
- LK14S8000 series 14.3 cu ft · $38/yr
- LRONC0605 series 5.8 cu ft · $38/yr
- LRONC1404 series 13.6 cu ft · $43/yr
- LB12S2000 series 11.8 cu ft · $52/yr
- LT11C2000 series 11.1 cu ft · $53/yr
Cheapest Whirlpool models to run
- AMA27S1E 2.6 cu ft · $39/yr
- WH27S1E 2.6 cu ft · $39/yr
- WHR27**E family 2.7 cu ft · $39/yr
- WHR33MBKE 3.2 cu ft · $40/yr
- WHR33M**E family 3.2 cu ft · $40/yr
Questions
Are LG or Whirlpool refrigerators cheaper to run?
Whirlpool. The typical (median) Whirlpool model costs $88 a year in electricity, against $122 for LG, about $408 over a 12-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest LG refrigerator to run?
The LG LK14S8000 series, at $38 a year (210 kWh).
What is the cheapest Whirlpool refrigerator to run?
The Whirlpool AMA27S1E, at $39 a year (214 kWh).