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LG vs Maytag electric dryers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified LG and Maytag electric dryer, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical LG model · cheaper to run
$110/yr
83 models
Typical Maytag model
$111/yr
17 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 | LG typical | Maytag typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large (7 cu ft and up) | $110 (78) | $111 (17) | LG DLHC3602 series · $47/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
Cheapest Maytag models to run
- MED5500FW series 7.4 cu ft · $111/yr
- MED5630H series 7.3 cu ft · $111/yr
- MED5630M series 7.4 cu ft · $111/yr
- MED6630H series 7.3 cu ft · $111/yr
- MED6630M series 7.4 cu ft · $111/yr
Questions
Are LG or Maytag electric dryers cheaper to run?
LG. The typical (median) LG model costs $110 a year in electricity, against $111 for Maytag, about $2 over a 13-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest LG electric dryer to run?
The LG DLHC1455 series, at $24 a year (133 kWh).
What is the cheapest Maytag electric dryer to run?
The Maytag MED5500FW series, at $111 a year (608 kWh).