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LG vs Midea dishwashers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified LG and Midea dishwasher, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical LG model · cheaper to run
$43/yr
38 models
Typical Midea model
$44/yr
22 models
Difference over 10 years
$4
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | LG typical | Midea typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 place settings) | $43 (1) | $43 (10) | Midea MDC22P1 series · $28/yr |
| Full size (10 place settings and up) | $43 (37) | $44 (12) | LG LDNFC33L series · $40/yr |
Cheapest LG models to run
- LDNFC33L series 16 place settings · $40/yr
- LDNPC44C series 16 place settings · $40/yr
- LDNPH654 series 16 place settings · $40/yr
- LDNPH753 series 16 place settings · $40/yr
- LDNPH85C series 16 place settings · $40/yr
Cheapest Midea models to run
- MDC22P1 series 6 place settings · $28/yr
- MDC22P2A series 6 place settings · $28/yr
- MDC6S5 series 6 place settings · $28/yr
- WQP6-3602M-US 6 place settings · $28/yr
- MDT24P3C series 16 place settings · $42/yr
Questions
Are LG or Midea dishwashers cheaper to run?
LG. The typical (median) LG model costs $43 a year in electricity, against $44 for Midea, about $4 over a 10-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest LG dishwasher to run?
The LG LDNFC33L series, at $40 a year (220 kWh).
What is the cheapest Midea dishwasher to run?
The Midea MDC22P1 series, at $28 a year (155 kWh).