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Bottom Freezer

LG LRBCC1204 series: $88 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 486 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $88 a year and $1,061 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #391 of 1421 bottom freezer models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$88
Over 12 years
$1,061
Saves vs the federal minimum
$9/yr
Size
12 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
$88
Electricity over 12 years
$1,061
Add the price you pay
+ $1,061

486 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

LG LB12S2000 series11.8 cu ft$52/yrsaves $439
Beko BFBF2414SS11.4 cu ft$52/yrsaves $437
Blomberg BRFB1045SS11.4 cu ft$52/yrsaves $437
Liebherr C525011.4 cu ft$52/yrsaves $432

Specs

BrandLG
ModelLRBCC1204*
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use486 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type533 kWh / year
Width23.5 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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