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LG LRMDC2306 series: $130 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 716 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $130 a year and $1,563 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #1290 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.
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- Plus running cost. Add $1,563 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Cost to run where you live
716 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.
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| Hamilton Beach HBF2067 | 20.3 cu ft | $84/yr | saves $557 |
| Hamilton Beach HBF2067/HZ7602 | 20.3 cu ft | $84/yr | saves $557 |
Specs
| Brand | LG |
| Model | LRMDC2306* |
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
| Energy use | 716 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 749 kWh / year |
| Width | 35.8 in |
| Features | Ice maker, Door dispenser |
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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