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LG LT18S1100 series: $63 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 344 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $63 a year and $751 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #196 of 604 top freezer models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$63
Over 12 years
$751
Saves vs the federal minimum
$11/yr
Size
17.5 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
$63
Electricity over 12 years
$751
Add the price you pay
+ $751

344 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

Samsung RT18DG6300 series17.5 cu ft$61/yrsaves $24
Hisense BCD-418WP4NA1/HC1(H)15 cu ft$61/yrsaves $13
Hisense RT15A2CCE15 cu ft$61/yrsaves $13
Samsung RT18DG6500 series (no ice maker)17.5 cu ft$62/yrsaves $2

Specs

BrandLG
ModelLT18S1100*
TypeTop Freezer
Energy use344 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type403 kWh / year
Width27.5 in

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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