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LG vs Whirlpool washing machines: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified LG and Whirlpool washing machine, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical LG model · cheaper to run
$19/yr
96 models
Typical Whirlpool model
$25/yr
24 models
Difference over 11 years
$70
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | LG typical | Whirlpool typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 3 cu ft) | $22 (5) | $16 (3) | Whirlpool WFH5424S series · $15/yr |
| Large (4 to 5 cu ft) | $19 (43) | $25 (12) | LG WM3420C series · $15/yr |
| Extra large (5 cu ft and up) | $22 (48) | $47 (9) | 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 Whirlpool models to run
- WFH5424S series 2.8 cu ft · $15/yr
- WFW7540F series 4.5 cu ft · $16/yr
- WFW92HEF series 4.5 cu ft · $16/yr
- WFW4124VJ 2.8 cu ft · $16/yr
- WFW4090N series 2 cu ft · $17/yr
Questions
Are LG or Whirlpool washing machines cheaper to run?
LG. The typical (median) LG model costs $19 a year in electricity, against $25 for Whirlpool, about $70 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 Whirlpool washing machine to run?
The Whirlpool WFH5424S series, at $15 a year (80 kWh).