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GE vs LG washing machines: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified GE and LG washing machine, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical GE model
$27/yr
23 models
Typical LG model · cheaper to run
$19/yr
96 models
Difference over 11 years
$90
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | GE typical | LG typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 3 cu ft) | $18 (1) | $22 (5) | LG WKHC152H*A family · $16/yr |
| Large (4 to 5 cu ft) | $27 (18) | $19 (43) | LG WM3420C series · $15/yr |
| Extra large (5 cu ft and up) | $29 (2) | $22 (48) | LG WM3470C series · $17/yr |
Cheapest GE models to run
- GFW148S*M*** family 2.4 cu ft · $18/yr
- GTW490ACJ2WS 4.4 cu ft · $24/yr
- GTW490ACJ3WS 4.4 cu ft · $24/yr
- GTW490ACJ4WS 4.4 cu ft · $24/yr
- GTW490ACJ5WS 4.4 cu ft · $24/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 or LG washing machines cheaper to run?
LG. The typical (median) LG model costs $19 a year in electricity, against $27 for GE, about $90 over a 11-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest GE washing machine to run?
The GE GFW148S*M*** family, at $18 a year (97 kWh).
What is the cheapest LG washing machine to run?
The LG WM3420C series, at $15 a year (80 kWh).