Update 06/17/2013: I'm still using this refrigerator and so far it is operating with no issues other than what is outlined below, with one exception- At the top of the doors, where they meet in the center, the rubber gaskets have ripped due to them pushing together. Another bad design element in my opinion. I think a flipping center post design would be better. I have seen them on Frigidaire units so check that door sealing design. Update 01/04/09: (In the February issue of Consumer Reports 2009, it states on page 40 that this refrigerator has been suspended from the Federal Energy Star program due to it consuming too much electricity to qualify for the Energy Star. As a result, the Department of Energy and LG have come to an agreement that LG will offer to replace a circuit board free of charge which will save the consumer a few percent below the DOE maximum and LG will reimburse the purchaser about $41.00 for past energy consumption and around $7.00 per year ...
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