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Bottom Freezer

LG LMWS29626 series: $119 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 652 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $119 a year and $1,423 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #1077 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,423 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)
$119
Over 12 years
$1,423
Saves vs the federal minimum
$12/yr
Size
28.6 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
$119
Electricity over 12 years
$1,423
Add the price you pay
+ $1,423

652 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 extra large (27 cu ft and up) model ranked.

LG LF25S6000 series25.1 cu ft$97/yrsaves $255
Samsung RF30BB6602 series30.1 cu ft$99/yrsaves $234
LG LF27NCH10 series26.5 cu ft$100/yrsaves $225
LG LB26H2200 series25.5 cu ft$102/yrsaves $196

Specs

BrandLG
ModelLMWS29626*
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use652 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type716 kWh / year
Width35.8 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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