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GE vs LG electric dryers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified GE and LG electric dryer, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical GE model
$111/yr
11 models
Typical LG model · cheaper to run
$110/yr
83 models
Difference over 13 years
$2
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | GE typical | LG typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 5 cu ft) | $45 (3) | $24 (3) | LG DLHC1455 series · $24/yr |
| Standard (5 to 7 cu ft) | $111 (1) | $90 (2) | LG WM6998H*A family · $69/yr |
| Large (7 cu ft and up) | $111 (7) | $110 (78) | LG DLHC3602 series · $47/yr |
Cheapest GE models to run
- GFD14ES*N*** family 4.3 cu ft · $45/yr
- GFD14ES*Z*** family 4.3 cu ft · $45/yr
- GFT14ES*M*** family 4.1 cu ft · $58/yr
- GFD35ES*Y*** family 7.8 cu ft · $111/yr
- GFD55ES*N*** family 7.8 cu ft · $111/yr
Cheapest LG models to run
- DLHC1455 series 4.2 cu ft · $24/yr
- DLHC1455*B family 4.2 cu ft · $24/yr
- WKHC152H*A family 4.2 cu ft · $24/yr
- DLHC3602 series 7.8 cu ft · $47/yr
- DLHC4002 series 7.8 cu ft · $47/yr
Questions
Are GE or LG electric dryers cheaper to run?
LG. The typical (median) LG model costs $110 a year in electricity, against $111 for GE, about $2 over a 13-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest GE electric dryer to run?
The GE GFD14ES*N*** family, at $45 a year (246 kWh).
What is the cheapest LG electric dryer to run?
The LG DLHC1455 series, at $24 a year (133 kWh).