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Midea vs Whirlpool washing machines: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Midea and Whirlpool washing machine, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Midea model · cheaper to run
$21/yr
16 models
Typical Whirlpool model
$25/yr
24 models
Difference over 11 years
$51
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Midea typical | Whirlpool typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 3 cu ft) | $13 (4) | $16 (3) | Midea MLH25N7BWW · $12/yr |
| Large (4 to 5 cu ft) | $20 (4) | $25 (12) | Whirlpool WFW7540F series · $16/yr |
| Extra large (5 cu ft and up) | $39 (8) | $47 (9) | Midea MLH52S7AGS · $20/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 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 Midea or Whirlpool washing machines cheaper to run?
Midea. The typical (median) Midea model costs $21 a year in electricity, against $25 for Whirlpool, about $51 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 Whirlpool washing machine to run?
The Whirlpool WFH5424S series, at $15 a year (80 kWh).