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LG LTCS20030: $86 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 471 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $86 a year and $1,028 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #583 of 604 top freezer models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$86
Over 12 years
$1,028
Saves vs the federal minimum
$8/yr
Size
20.2 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
$86
Electricity over 12 years
$1,028
Add the price you pay
+ $1,028

471 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 $301
Samsung RT18DG6500 series (no ice maker)17.5 cu ft$62/yrsaves $279
Samsung RT70F18LR series (no ice maker)17.5 cu ft$62/yrsaves $279
LG LT18S1100 series17.5 cu ft$63/yrsaves $277

Specs

BrandLG
ModelLTCS20030
TypeTop Freezer
Energy use471 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type515 kWh / year
Width30 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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