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Samsung WA53CG7555A series: $22 a year to run

This washing machine uses 120 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $22 a year and $240 over a typical 11-year life. It ranks #22 of 109 top load models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $240 of electricity over 11 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
  3. Compare. Pick your state to see your real number, then check the cheaper-to-run models of the same size.
Per year (U.S. avg)
$22
Over 11 years
$240
Saves vs the federal minimum
$10/yr
Size
5.3 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
$22
Electricity over 11 years
$240
Add the price you pay
+ $240

120 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

Or see every extra large (5 cu ft and up) model ranked.

LG WT7250C series5 cu ft$20/yrsaves $20
LG WT7300C series5 cu ft$20/yrsaves $20

Specs

BrandSamsung
ModelWA53CG7555A*
TypeTop Load
Energy use120 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type176 kWh / year
Water use5,975 gallons / year
Width27.5 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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