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Samsung vs Whirlpool washing machines: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Samsung and Whirlpool washing machine, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Samsung model · cheaper to run
$19/yr
66 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 | Samsung typical | Whirlpool typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 3 cu ft) | $16 (5) | $16 (3) | Whirlpool WFH5424S series · $15/yr |
| Large (4 to 5 cu ft) | $17 (17) | $25 (12) | Whirlpool WFW7540F series · $16/yr |
| Extra large (5 cu ft and up) | $22 (44) | $47 (9) | Samsung WF51CG80**A* family · $17/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
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 Samsung or Whirlpool washing machines cheaper to run?
Samsung. The typical (median) Samsung 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 Samsung washing machine to run?
The Samsung WF45T60**A* family, at $16 a year (90 kWh).
What is the cheapest Whirlpool washing machine to run?
The Whirlpool WFH5424S series, at $15 a year (80 kWh).