LG PRESENTS NEW SPACE- AND ENERGY-EFFICIENT REFRIGERATOR LINEUP AT IFA 2025
Outstanding Energy Efficiency
Responding to increased demand for energy-efficient appliances across Europe, LG is introducing models that meet – and significantly surpass – the European Union's highest ('A') energy rating. The new bottom-freezer model exceeds the requirement for the A rating, while the French door model has impressively earned an A rating, despite being in a category where such ratings are rare.
LG's exceptional energy efficiency was made possible by its optimized insulation design tailored for the European market, as well as AI-based features that help reduce electricity consumption by learning household usage patterns and optimizing compressor operation during periods of low activity.
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