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Midea vs Samsung washing machines: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Midea and Samsung washing machine, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Midea model
$21/yr
16 models
Typical Samsung model · cheaper to run
$19/yr
66 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 | Midea typical | Samsung typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 3 cu ft) | $13 (4) | $16 (5) | Midea MLH25N7BWW · $12/yr |
| Large (4 to 5 cu ft) | $20 (4) | $17 (17) | Samsung WF45T60**A* family · $16/yr |
| Extra large (5 cu ft and up) | $39 (8) | $22 (44) | Samsung WF51CG80**A* family · $17/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
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 Midea or Samsung washing machines cheaper to run?
Samsung. The typical (median) Samsung 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 Midea washing machine to run?
The Midea MLH25N7BWW, at $12 a year (65 kWh).
What is the cheapest Samsung washing machine to run?
The Samsung WF45T60**A* family, at $16 a year (90 kWh).