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LG vs Samsung electric dryers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified LG and Samsung electric dryer, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical LG model · cheaper to run
$110/yr
83 models
Typical Samsung model
$111/yr
59 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 | Samsung typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 5 cu ft) | $24 (3) | $26 (6) | Samsung DV25B69**H* family · $23/yr |
| Standard (5 to 7 cu ft) | $90 (2) | $111 (1) | LG WM6998H*A family · $69/yr |
| Large (7 cu ft and up) | $110 (78) | $111 (52) | 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 Samsung models to run
- DV25B69**H* family 4 cu ft · $23/yr
- DV25FG50*0** family 4 cu ft · $23/yr
- DV22N680*H* family 4 cu ft · $26/yr
- DV22N685*H* family 4 cu ft · $26/yr
- DV25B68**H* family 4 cu ft · $28/yr
Questions
Are LG or Samsung electric dryers cheaper to run?
LG. The typical (median) LG model costs $110 a year in electricity, against $111 for Samsung, 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 Samsung electric dryer to run?
The Samsung DV25B69**H* family, at $23 a year (125 kWh).