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GE Profile vs LG washing machines: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified GE Profile and LG washing machine, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical GE Profile model
$26/yr
16 models
Typical LG model · cheaper to run
$19/yr
96 models
Difference over 11 years
$80
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | GE Profile typical | LG typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large (4 to 5 cu ft) | $27 (6) | $19 (43) | LG WM3420C series · $15/yr |
| Extra large (5 cu ft and up) | $26 (10) | $22 (48) | LG WM3470C series · $17/yr |
Cheapest GE Profile models to run
- PFQ97HS*V*** family 4.8 cu ft · $25/yr
- PFW870S*V*** family 5.3 cu ft · $25/yr
- PFW955S*W*** family 5.5 cu ft · $25/yr
- PTW700B*T*** family 5.4 cu ft · $26/yr
- PTW705B*T*** family 5.3 cu ft · $26/yr
Cheapest LG models to run
- WM3420C series 4.5 cu ft · $15/yr
- WM3455C series 4.5 cu ft · $15/yr
- WKHC152H*A family 2.4 cu ft · $16/yr
- WM3085C series 4.5 cu ft · $16/yr
- WM3180C series 4.5 cu ft · $16/yr
Questions
Are GE Profile or LG washing machines cheaper to run?
LG. The typical (median) LG model costs $19 a year in electricity, against $26 for GE Profile, about $80 over a 11-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest GE Profile washing machine to run?
The GE Profile PFQ97HS*V*** family, at $25 a year (136 kWh).
What is the cheapest LG washing machine to run?
The LG WM3420C series, at $15 a year (80 kWh).