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LG LF27NCH10 series: $100 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 549 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $100 a year and $1,198 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #590 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,198 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
  3. Compare. Pick your state to see your real number, then check the cheaper-to-run models of the same size.
Per year (U.S. avg)
$100
Over 12 years
$1,198
Saves vs the federal minimum
$11/yr
Size
26.5 cu ft

Where to buy

Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$100
Electricity over 12 years
$1,198
Add the price you pay
+ $1,198

549 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.

Cheaper to run, same type and size

Or see every large (23 to 27 cu ft) model ranked.

Samsung RM80F23VM series23.5 cu ft$93/yrsaves $85
LG LF25S6000 series25.1 cu ft$97/yrsaves $31
Samsung RF30BB6602 series30.1 cu ft$99/yrsaves $9

Specs

BrandLG
ModelLF27NCH10*
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use549 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type610 kWh / year
Width35.8 in
FeaturesCounter depth

Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.

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