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LG LT18S1200 series
17.5 cu ft · Top Freezer refrigerator
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About the LG LT18S1200 series
The LG LT18S1200 series is a 17.5 cu ft top freezer refrigerator certified by ENERGY STAR. Its official test figure is 440 kWh of electricity a year, which at the U.S. average price of 18.19¢ per kWh comes to $80 a year, or $960 over a typical 12-year life.
That is 10% less energy than the federal maximum for this type of fridge (487 kWh a year), a saving of about $9 a year compared with a model that only just meets the standard.
Among 604 top freezer models it ranks #500 for running cost. The cheapest model of this type would save $648 in electricity over 12 years, though it may differ in size and features.
If you want the same type and a similar size for less to run, the Samsung RT18DG6300 series uses 333 kWh a year and would save about $234 over 12 years.
Listed features: ice maker.
Cost to run where you live
440 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 small (10 to 18 cu ft) model ranked.
| Samsung RT18DG6300 series | 17.5 cu ft | $61/yr | saves $234 |
| Hisense BCD-418WP4NA1/HC1(H) | 15 cu ft | $61/yr | saves $223 |
| Hisense RT15A2CCE | 15 cu ft | $61/yr | saves $223 |
| Samsung RT18DG6500 series (no ice maker) | 17.5 cu ft | $62/yr | saves $212 |
Specs
| Brand | LG |
| Model | LT18S1200* |
| Type | Top Freezer |
| Energy use | 440 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 487 kWh / year |
| Size | 17.5 cu ft |
| Width | 27.5 in |
| Features | Ice maker |
| Height | 65 in |
| Defrost | Automatic |
| Built-in | No |
| Compact | No |
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.
Questions people ask
How much does the LG LT18S1200 series cost to run?
About $80 a year at the U.S. average electricity price (18.19¢/kWh), based on its ENERGY STAR rating of 440 kWh a year. In a state with expensive power it can be much more; pick your state on this page to see your number.
How much will the LG LT18S1200 series cost in electricity over its life?
About $960 over 12 years, a typical life for a refrigerator. Add that to the price you pay to get the true cost to own.
Is the LG LT18S1200 series energy efficient?
Yes. It is ENERGY STAR certified and uses 10% less energy than the federal maximum for its type.
Is there a cheaper fridge to run of the same type and size?
Yes. The Samsung RT18DG6300 series uses 333 kWh a year, about $234 less in electricity over 12 years.
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