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LG vs Samsung washing machines: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified LG and Samsung washing machine, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical LG model
$19/yr
96 models
Typical Samsung model
$19/yr
66 models
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 3 cu ft) | $22 (5) | $16 (5) | LG WKHC152H*A family · $16/yr |
| Large (4 to 5 cu ft) | $19 (43) | $17 (17) | LG WM3420C series · $15/yr |
| Extra large (5 cu ft and up) | $22 (48) | $22 (44) | Samsung WF51CG80**A* family · $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 Samsung models to run
- WF45T60**A* family 4.5 cu ft · $16/yr
- WW22K680*A* family 2.2 cu ft · $16/yr
- WW25B68**A* family 2.5 cu ft · $16/yr
- WW25B69**A* family 2.5 cu ft · $16/yr
- WW25FG5B series 2.5 cu ft · $16/yr
Questions
Are LG or Samsung washing machines cheaper to run?
They are even: the typical model of both brands costs $19 a year to run.
What is the cheapest LG washing machine to run?
The LG WM3420C series, at $15 a year (80 kWh).
What is the cheapest Samsung washing machine to run?
The Samsung WF45T60**A* family, at $16 a year (90 kWh).