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LG vs Midea electric dryers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified LG and Midea electric dryer, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical LG model · cheaper to run
$110/yr
83 models
Typical Midea model
$111/yr
10 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 | Midea typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 5 cu ft) | $24 (3) | $77 (2) | LG DLHC1455 series · $24/yr |
| Large (7 cu ft and up) | $110 (78) | $111 (8) | 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 Midea models to run
- MLE27N5AWWC 4.5 cu ft · $43/yr
- MLFE76S4BBC 7.6 cu ft · $111/yr
- MLFE76S7BBC 7.6 cu ft · $111/yr
- MLHE27H7BCG 4.4 cu ft · $111/yr
- MLTE45N5CCG 7.4 cu ft · $111/yr
Questions
Are LG or Midea electric dryers cheaper to run?
LG. The typical (median) LG model costs $110 a year in electricity, against $111 for Midea, 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 Midea electric dryer to run?
The Midea MLE27N5AWWC, at $43 a year (236 kWh).