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LG WT1501C series: $25 a year to run

This washing machine uses 140 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $25 a year and $280 over a typical 11-year life. It ranks #52 of 109 top load models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$25
Over 11 years
$280
Saves vs the federal minimum
$13/yr
Size
4.5 cu ft

Where to buy

Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$25
Electricity over 11 years
$280
Add the price you pay
+ $280

140 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.

Cheaper to run, same type and size

LG WT7250C series5 cu ft$20/yrsaves $60
LG WT7300C series5 cu ft$20/yrsaves $60
LG WT8200C series5 cu ft$22/yrsaves $40
LG WT8205C series4.8 cu ft$22/yrsaves $40

Specs

BrandLG
ModelWT1501C*
TypeTop Load
Energy use140 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type212 kWh / year
Water use4,901 gallons / year
Width27 in

Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.

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