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LG LFDS22520 series: $107 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 587 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $107 a year and $1,281 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #821 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,281 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)
$107
Over 12 years
$1,281
Saves vs the federal minimum
$10/yr
Size
21.8 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
$107
Electricity over 12 years
$1,281
Add the price you pay
+ $1,281

587 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 medium (18 to 23 cu ft) model ranked.

Summit FFBF151W19.1 cu ft$78/yrsaves $345
Summit FFBF152PL19.1 cu ft$78/yrsaves $345
Summit FFBF154SS19.1 cu ft$78/yrsaves $345
Summit LBF16B19.1 cu ft$78/yrsaves $345

Specs

BrandLG
ModelLFDS22520*
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use587 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type643 kWh / year
Width30 in
FeaturesIce maker

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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