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Running cost · Refrigerators · ENERGY STAR certified

LG LF32BSH42

The LG LF32BSH42 never switches off, and its certified 682 kWh a year works out to about $128 on a U.S.-average electric bill — roughly $10.70 a month for an average continuous draw of 78 watts. Even among certified models it's on the thirsty end: 21% more electricity than the median bottom-freezer refrigerator, ranked 1209 of 1458. Where you live moves the bill from $84 a year in North Dakota to $318 in Hawaii.

Uses 10% less energy than the U.S. federal minimum

Dimensions 70.3" H × 35.8" W

Estimated annual running cost · U.S. average rate 18.8¢/kWh

$128/yr

$7.91 · cheapest certified refrigerators$152 · priciest
Per month
$10.70
Per day
35¢
Certified use
682 kWh/yr
Configuration
Bottom Freezer
Total capacity
31.7 cu ft
Defrost
Automatic
Ice maker
Yes
Through-door dispenser
No
42 kWh805 kWh
Where the LG LF32BSH42 (▮) sits among all 4,229 certified refrigerators, by annual kWh

What it costs in every state

LG LF32BSH42: 682 kWh/yr × each state's average residential rate (EIA)
StateRate ¢/kWhThis model $/yrRelative cost
Alabama17.4¢$119
Alaska27.4¢$187
Arizona15.5¢$106
Arkansas14.2¢$97
California35.3¢$240
Colorado16.5¢$113
Connecticut32.2¢$220
Delaware18.8¢$128
District of Columbia25.4¢$173
Florida15.4¢$105
Georgia15.4¢$105
Hawaiipriciest46.6¢$318
Idaho12.7¢$87
Illinois20.5¢$140
Indiana17.9¢$122
Iowa13.9¢$95
Kansas15.8¢$108
Kentucky15.0¢$102
Louisiana14.4¢$98
Maine28.4¢$194
Maryland22.1¢$151
Massachusetts29.4¢$201
Michigan21.4¢$146
Minnesota16.4¢$112
Mississippi16.8¢$114
Missouri14.0¢$96
Montana13.9¢$95
Nebraska13.3¢$91
Nevada14.3¢$97
New Hampshire27.2¢$186
New Jersey23.5¢$160
New Mexico15.2¢$103
New York29.4¢$201
North Carolina16.3¢$111
North Dakotacheapest12.3¢$84
Ohio19.5¢$133
Oklahoma13.3¢$91
Oregon15.8¢$108
Pennsylvania21.5¢$146
Rhode Island28.3¢$193
South Carolina17.1¢$116
South Dakota14.5¢$99
Tennessee14.9¢$102
Texas17.0¢$116
Utah13.3¢$91
Vermont24.6¢$167
Virginia17.4¢$119
Washington14.4¢$98
West Virginia16.1¢$110
Wisconsin19.2¢$131
Wyoming14.7¢$100

Certified models closest in efficiency

bottom-freezer refrigerators within reach of 682 kWh/yr
ModelkWh/yr$/yr (US avg)
LG LF32BSH54682$128
LG LRFLS3206682$128
LG LRFLS3216682$128
LG LRFLS3226682$128
Cafe CGE29DM*T681$128
Cafe CGE29DP*T681$128

Run your own numbers

Your rate, your numbers

Per day
35¢
Per month
$10.70
Per year
$128

682 kWh/yr × 18.8¢/kWh = $128/yr

Prefilled with this model's certified 682 kWh/yr — adjust if your usage differs from the DOE test basis. The certified annual kWh comes from the DOE test procedure, which measures continuous 24/7 operation at standardized temperatures — refrigerators never get a day off.

Questions, answered with the data

How much electricity does the LG LF32BSH42 use?
ENERGY STAR certifies the LG LF32BSH42 at 682 kWh per year. The certified annual kWh comes from the DOE test procedure, which measures continuous 24/7 operation at standardized temperatures — refrigerators never get a day off.
How much does the LG LF32BSH42 cost to run per month?
About $10.70 a month at the U.S. average residential rate (18.8¢/kWh) — 35¢ a day, or $128 a year. Your state's rate moves this up or down; see the table above.
Is the LG LF32BSH42 energy efficient?
It uses 21% more electricity than the median certified bottom-freezer refrigerator, which puts it among the least efficient certified models.
What does the LG LF32BSH42 cost to run in the cheapest vs. priciest state?
At current residential rates it costs about $84 a year in North Dakota (12.3¢/kWh) and $318 in Hawaii (46.6¢/kWh).
How many watts does the LG LF32BSH42 draw on average?
Spread over a year of continuous operation, 682 kWh works out to an average draw of about 78 watts — like leaving a 78-watt bulb on 24/7.

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