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LG vs Miele electric dryers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified LG and Miele electric dryer, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical LG model
$110/yr
83 models
Typical Miele model · cheaper to run
$24/yr
13 models
Difference over 13 years
$1,121
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 5 cu ft) | $24 (3) | $24 (13) | LG DLHC1455 series · $24/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 Miele models to run
- TWB120 WP 4.1 cu ft · $24/yr
- TWD160WP 4.1 cu ft · $24/yr
- TWD360WP 4.1 cu ft · $24/yr
- TWF160 WP 4.1 cu ft · $24/yr
- TWI180 WP 4.1 cu ft · $24/yr
Questions
Are LG or Miele electric dryers cheaper to run?
Miele. The typical (median) Miele model costs $24 a year in electricity, against $110 for LG, about $1,121 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 Miele electric dryer to run?
The Miele TWB120 WP, at $24 a year (133 kWh).