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LG vs Miele dishwashers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified LG and Miele dishwasher, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical LG model
$43/yr
38 models
Typical Miele model · cheaper to run
$42/yr
50 models
Difference over 10 years
$15
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | LG typical | Miele typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full size (10 place settings and up) | $43 (37) | $42 (50) | Miele G 5892 SCVi SL · $36/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 Miele models to run
- G 5892 SCVi SL 10 place settings · $36/yr
- G 7186 SCVi 16 place settings · $38/yr
- G 7186 SCVi SFP 16 place settings · $38/yr
- G 7193 SCVi 16 place settings · $38/yr
- G 7196 SCVi SF 16 place settings · $38/yr
Questions
Are LG or Miele dishwashers cheaper to run?
Miele. The typical (median) Miele model costs $42 a year in electricity, against $43 for LG, about $15 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 Miele dishwasher to run?
The Miele G 5892 SCVi SL, at $36 a year (200 kWh).