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LG LRONC1404*

Freezerless and Single Door · 13.6

Summary

The LG LRONC1404* is a freezerless and single door with 13.6 capacity that uses 238 kWh per year, costing approximately $38.08annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $380.80 in energy costs alone. It uses 20% less energy than the federal minimum standard. This is a solidly efficient choice.

Ranked #920 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $23.92 less per year than the category average of $62. At 23.4" wide, it is a standard size for its category.

$38.08
per year to run
70
efficiency score /100
$380.80
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Refrigerators

Ranked #920 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$38.08 vs avg $62
$23.92/yr cheaper
Energy Use
238 kWh vs avg 385
147 kWh less
Efficiency Score
70 vs avg 63
Above average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use238 kWh/year
Federal Standard298 kWh/year
Better Than Standard20%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$38.08
Monthly Cost (estimated)$3.17
Capacity13.6
Width23.4"
Height73.3"
BrandLG
TypeFreezerless and Single Door
Date Certified2020-03-11

Running Cost Breakdown

Estimated electricity costs at different time horizons (based on $0.16/kWh US average rate):

Monthly
$3.17
1 Year
$38.08
5 Years
$190.40
10 Years
$380.80

Actual costs vary by location. States like Hawaii ($0.43/kWh) pay significantly more while Idaho ($0.11/kWh) pays less. Use our energy calculator to estimate costs at your local rate.

What This Means for You

The LG LRONC1404* is cheaper to run than the average refrigerator in its category. At $38.08/year, you'll save approximately $239.20 over 10 years compared to a typical model in this category.

With a high efficiency score, this model is one of the better options if minimizing long-term energy costs is a priority.

Energy costs are just one factor in choosing a refrigerator. Consider the purchase price, features, reliability, and how the total cost of ownership (purchase price + energy costs over its expected lifespan) compares to alternatives.

Energy cost estimated at $0.16/kWh (US national average). Your actual cost depends on your local electricity rate and usage patterns. Data from ENERGY STAR certified product database.