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Whirlpool WTW7120H series: $48 a year to run

This washing machine uses 263 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $48 a year and $526 over a typical 11-year life. It ranks #107 of 109 top load models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $526 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)
$48
Over 11 years
$526
Saves vs the federal minimum
$15/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
$48
Electricity over 11 years
$526
Add the price you pay
+ $526

263 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 $306
LG WT7300C series5 cu ft$20/yrsaves $306
LG WT8200C series5 cu ft$22/yrsaves $286
LG WT8205C series4.8 cu ft$22/yrsaves $286

Specs

BrandWhirlpool
ModelWTW7120H**
TypeTop Load
Energy use263 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type345 kWh / year
Water use6,761 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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