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LG vs Samsung dishwashers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified LG and Samsung dishwasher, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical LG model · cheaper to run
$43/yr
38 models
Typical Samsung model
$43/yr
21 models
Difference over 10 years
$2
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | LG typical | Samsung typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 place settings) | $43 (1) | $44 (4) | LG LDWPC12BL · $43/yr |
| Full size (10 place settings and up) | $43 (37) | $43 (17) | 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 Samsung models to run
- DW70H83YETR 15 place settings · $41/yr
- DW80DG5200 series 15 place settings · $41/yr
- DW80DG5500 series 15 place settings · $41/yr
- DW90F8**0*** family 16 place settings · $41/yr
- DW90H89TE series 16 place settings · $41/yr
Questions
Are LG or Samsung dishwashers cheaper to run?
LG. The typical (median) LG model costs $43 a year in electricity, against $43 for Samsung, about $2 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 Samsung dishwasher to run?
The Samsung DW70H83YETR, at $41 a year (225 kWh).