The Ultimate LG LTCS20020W 20-Cu. Ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator Review

Elegance, functionality, and a good price seem to be the perfect combination when on the lookout for a new refrigerator, and there are many brands and different designs to choose from. A house fridge is that pal that will stand still in our kitchen for many years with the sole purpose of cooling your foods and making us save a good buck in the long run. Scouring online stores to find a refrigerator that will suit our needs should not be a hard task.

In terms of practicability, top freezer refrigerators get the job done. The classic design of the one-swing door fridge (often equipped with the reversible hinge option) that has an inbuilt top freezer, seems to fit in almost any kitchen, cabinet, or dining room. Their cubic feet capacity can go from approximately 17 to 27 cubic feet, and all of them are usually equipped with inner shelves, a door, and lower basket (bins) storage. 

One of the best-selling brands in the refrigerating devices department has to be LG, as they offer a wide array of freezers, ice makers, and refrigerators of different sizes, designs, and prices.

Why Choose LG

LG, originally named “Lucky Goldstar,” is a multinational, veteran brand that started its operations in South Korea in the 1940s as a plastics and electronic components manufacturer. 

After surviving the Second World War, and the Korean war ending in 1953, LG’s CEO felt the need to turn his company into a self-sufficient factory that would produce electronic gadgets -in-home-, (made in Korea) that would spare the need to import products from the US and the UK, reducing importing costs and fees and gaining a new level of self-sufficiency by doing so.

Lucky Goldstar proudly produced the first Korean radio and of course, many other gadgets and appliances followed. Interestingly, LG has expanded its horizons and nowadays, they have a strong presence in many countries outside the Asian continent. This brand has become one of the most recognizable electronics and appliance manufacturers due to the versatility of their products including mobile phones, smart TVs, air purifiers, computers, (laptops and monitors), washing machines, ovens, refrigerators, ice makers, freezers, and many others.

LG is cost-effective when it comes to kitchen appliances that have been rated as durable by many customers. We have picked one of LG’s best-selling refrigerators to review in-depth.

LG LTCS20020W 20-Cu. Ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator Review

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Good storage capacity and digital temperature controls that maintain optimal humidity inside, which help your foods to be fresher for longer, are two of the main features that represent the LG LTCS20020W.

Having an ample freezer that will help us store our frozen goodies that won’t be of immediate consumption is also a must, and this LG refrigerator offers you a wide top freezer of easy access that will make it easier to organize your ice cream bottles and pizza packs.

It is worth mentioning that LG refrigerators have consecutively received the J.D. Power award, three years in a row. J.D. Power is a national consumer intelligence and data analytics company that conducts the J.D. Power Appliance Satisfaction Study. In 2019, such a study rated LG fridges as #1 in consumer reliability.

Let’s do a quick analysis of the LG LFXC22596S by exploring its characteristics.

Manufacturer, color, type: The LG LTCS20020W is a practical refrigerator of neat design. It comes with one main door for the fresh food compartment and a smaller top door for the top freezer. This is a fridge that provides you with great storage capacity for your perishable products and its very ample freezer can store a good amount of packed frozen goods. Its door includes full-width gallon bins for easy beverage storage. 

It is equipped with LG’s Multi Air Flow system that makes cold air circulate inside the fridge for the evenly cooling of your foods. This is a refrigerator made of stainless steel, glass, and plastic. It can be ordered in three different colors: black, silver stainless steel, and white.

Dimensions, Weight, and Capacity: This fridge measures 65 x 29.7 inches, with a depth of 33.3 inches, excluding the handles. It is equipped with two doors, which both come with the reversible hinge option. Make sure you follow the instructions manual for directions on removing and readjusting both doors. 

Its overall capacity is 20 cubic feet, with a fresh food capacity of 14.7-cu. ft. and a freezer of 5.5-cu. ft. of capacity. It weighs 202 pounds and is equipped with 2 top glass shelves. It also has 2 humidity-controlled crispers (lower bins), and full-gallon door storage to keep your favorite beverages at hand.

Annual Energy Consumption and Temperature Control: LG refrigerators are Energy Star certified as energy-efficient. This model’s yearly electricity consumption is 430 kWh, with an annual approximate cost of 46 dollars. Models with similar features can cost up to 64 extra dollars on your annual electricity consumption. It is equipped with an inner control panel that allows you to adjust the temperature of the refrigerator. The default freezer temperature is around 0°F (-18 °C).

Safety: This is an automatic defrost refrigerator that does the auto-defrost cycle for both the fresh food compartment and the freezer. However, such a feature does not spare the build-up of contaminants in it. It is recommended to properly clean this unit monthly or bi-monthly. 

Make sure you unplug the refrigerator, and you remove the food inside before cleaning. Do not scrape the interiors with sharp objects. Use soft detergents, clean cloths, or sponges to wipe inside. Do not use nonabrasive or concentrated cleaners, and avoid the use of chemical products that contain phosphates or bleach in their composition, as the use of flammable cleaners can react with the inner refrigerant, resulting in an explosion or fire.

Also, take care of its linear compressor, as it can be seriously affected if made to work in hot environments. Direct sun rays or placing heating devices next to the fridge can also damage its inner mechanism.

Wattage & Connect type: This LG fridge requires a grounded 115 Volt, 60 Hz, 15 or 20 (Amp) fused, AC outlet with a three-prong entry, to function. It comes with an electrical integrated cord that has a 3-prong plug. Do not use extension cords with it and do not plug it into a power surge that can be turned off by a switch.

This model comes with an ice maker option available. If ordered, you’d need a water line to connect the refrigerator to, a water hose (not included), and a shut-off valve that must be within 6 feet from where the refrigerator will be standing.

Other features: The LG LTCS20020W is a Smart device that is equipped with LG’s SmartDiagnosis technology, which consists of an integrated speaker that is placed on the right hinge of the fridge’s door and that can ‘speak’ and tell a call center agent what the problem is. You’d need to press and hold the temperature adjust button until you hear 4 continuous beeps, then open the freezer door, place the mouthpiece of your phone near the Smart Diagnosis TM speaker, and wait for the agent to collect the tone transmission/ data. Pretty impressive, isn’t it?

Price: Currently, the LG LTCS20020W’s cost in online stores and on the manufacturer’s site can go from $690 to $777. 

LG offers 1 year of limited warranty in parts and labor, 5 years on parts (sealed system), and 10 years warranty on the linear compressor.

Check for payment methods, delivery options, and return policies on their official website.

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Downloads:

• Manufacturer’s Website
• User Manual
• Installation Guide
• Spec Sheet
• Energy Guide
• Troubleshooting Page

How Does The LG LTCS20020W Compare With Its Competitors?

Is the LG LTCS20020W the Refrigerator for You?

After reviewing the characteristics of the LG LTCS20020W against some of its competitors, we can conclude that this model is more energy-efficient than other similar refrigerator models that do not have the same cubic feet capacity that the LG LTCS20020W does.

Homeowners that prefer LG modern refrigerators are returning customers that have claimed how older models of this brand have lasted in their families for 15-20 years and they’re still functional.

This model is praised by customers for its affordable price, its space-saver design, and its reversible door option. Users are very content with what the brand offers. 

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