Running cost for the LG LF26C6230*
ENERGY STAR certifies the LG LF26C6230* at 699 kWh/yr, one of the more expensive models in its category to run for its category.
That $131 is priced at 18.8¢/kWh, the average of all 51 state rates this site tracks. Your own state's rate is one click away.
How the LG LF26C6230* compares to other refrigerators
The category average is 386 kWh/yr; this model runs 81.1% above it, ranking 4,461 of 4,704 refrigerators tracked here for running cost. 4,704 certified refrigerators, one average, about $59/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the LG LF26C6230* on that list: LG LF24Z6530* ($131/yr, 699 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while LG LF26C6360* ($131/yr, 699 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Same brand, different models
Ranked 84 of LG's 132 certified refrigerators, this sits between the LK14S8000* ($39/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the LRMXS3006* ($150/yr, its priciest).
Cost over its typical lifespan
13 years is NAHB's typical service life for this category; at $131/year, the LG LF26C6230* adds up to about $1,708 in electricity over that span.
Is it worth replacing?
At $131/year, this is on the expensive side for a refrigerator; the cheapest certified model in this category runs about $8/year, worth knowing before buying either the LG LF26C6230* or its replacement.
Compare current ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators before buying.
If you're keeping it
A refrigerator like the LG LF26C6230* is a real household expense whether or not it needs replacing yet; a protection plan is one way to budget for a repair rather than a full replacement.
How this was checked
Two sourced numbers, nothing modeled: ENERGY STAR's certified kWh/yr for this exact model, and EIA's published state electricity rate. At rank 4,461 of 4,704 for running cost, see the refrigerator category page for the rest of the field, or the guide to how much your state matters.