LG
MARKS SALE OF 15 MILLION REFRIGERATORS POWERED BY ITS INVERTER LINEAR
COMPRESSOR TECHNOLOGY
LG
Electronics (LG) today 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.”
