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LG SIGNATURE DLEX9700 series
9 cu ft · Standard Vented electric dryer
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About the LG SIGNATURE DLEX9700 series
The LG SIGNATURE DLEX9700 series is a 9 cu ft standard vented electric dryer certified by ENERGY STAR. Its official test figure is 607 kWh of electricity a year, which at the U.S. average price of 18.19¢ per kWh comes to $110 a year, or $1,435 over a typical 13-year life.
Among 238 standard vented models it ranks #70 for running cost. The cheapest model of this type would save $121 in electricity over 13 years, though it may differ in size and features.
Cost to run where you live
607 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.
One of the cheapest to run
No ENERGY STAR model of the same type and size uses less electricity.
Specs
| Brand | LG SIGNATURE |
| Model | DLEX9700* |
| Type | Standard Vented |
| Energy use | 607 kWh / year |
| Size | 9 cu ft |
| Width | 29 in |
| Dryer type | Electric Standard Vented |
| Vented or ventless | Vented |
| Efficiency (CEF) | 3.94 |
| Height | 40.81 in |
| Depth | 32.06 in |
Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.
Questions people ask
How much does the LG SIGNATURE DLEX9700 series cost to run?
About $110 a year at the U.S. average electricity price (18.19¢/kWh), based on its ENERGY STAR rating of 607 kWh a year. In a state with expensive power it can be much more; pick your state on this page to see your number.
How much will the LG SIGNATURE DLEX9700 series cost in electricity over its life?
About $1,435 over 13 years, a typical life for a electric dryer. Add that to the price you pay to get the true cost to own.
Is the LG SIGNATURE DLEX9700 series energy efficient?
It is ENERGY STAR certified, which means it meets the EPA's efficiency requirements for its type.
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