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LG Announces
The Sale of
15 Million
Refrigerators
Powered By Its
Inverter Linear
Compressor
LG Electronics (LG) announced the sale of its
15th million refrigerator worldwide powered
by its proprietary Inverter Linear Compressor,
the appliance division’s most successful core
technology. LG saw sales of its premium
refrigerators increase 8 percent last year
compared to the previous year and expects to
sell four million more units this year, an average
of seven refrigerators sold every minute.
LG’s Inverter Linear Compressor is a critical
component of every premium refrigerator and
is considered a core technology behind the
success of the company’s appliances. Unlike
conventional rotary compressors that utilize
circular motion, LG’s Linear Compressor
converts linear motion into cooling power much
more efficiently. This process reduces energy
consumption and noise level compared to
refrigerators with conventional motors.
Since developing the Inverter Linear
Compressor 16 years ago, LG has continuously
worked to improve its technology. LG’s
fifth generation Inverter Linear Compressor,
introduced in 2014, delivers 55 percent better
energy efficiency and 15 percent less noise
compared its first generation compressor. LG
currently holds 981 patents in South Korea for
its Linear Inverter Compressor technology, as
well as 232 patents in the United States and 52
across Europe.
LG’s Inverter Linear Compressor refrigerator has
been named “Best Refrigerator” by a number of
consumer organizations and product reviewers
world over for its excellent performance,
consistent temperature controls and low
noise level. LG expanded its award-winning
lineup last year with its new Centum System™
refrigerator developed specifically for the
European market. The Centum System Inverter
Linear Compressor was backed by a 20-year
warranty, an industry first, earning it recognition
by VDE (Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker),
one of Europe’s most respected standards and
safety organizations.
“Our commitment to developing core
technologies such as the Inverter Linear
Compressor is a key element of the success
of LG refrigerators all over the world,” said
Song Dae-hyun, president of LG’s and Home
Appliance & Air Solutions Company. “Our
priority to enhance refrigerator performance,
reduce noise levels while using less energy
is how we continue to bring value to our
customers.”
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