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LG vs Midea washing machines: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified LG and Midea washing machine, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical LG model · cheaper to run
$19/yr
96 models
Typical Midea model
$21/yr
16 models
Difference over 11 years
$19
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | LG typical | Midea typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 3 cu ft) | $22 (5) | $13 (4) | Midea MLH25N7BWW · $12/yr |
| Large (4 to 5 cu ft) | $19 (43) | $20 (4) | LG WM3420C series · $15/yr |
| Extra large (5 cu ft and up) | $22 (48) | $39 (8) | LG WM3470C series · $17/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
Cheapest Midea models to run
- MLH25N7BWW 2.5 cu ft · $12/yr
- MLH27N4AWWC 2.5 cu ft · $12/yr
- MLH27N5AWWC 2.7 cu ft · $14/yr
- MLHW27S7BCG 2.7 cu ft · $14/yr
- MLH52S7AGS 5.2 cu ft · $20/yr
Questions
Are LG or Midea washing machines cheaper to run?
LG. The typical (median) LG model costs $19 a year in electricity, against $21 for Midea, about $19 over a 11-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest LG washing machine to run?
The LG WM3420C series, at $15 a year (80 kWh).
What is the cheapest Midea washing machine to run?
The Midea MLH25N7BWW, at $12 a year (65 kWh).