LG WM1399H*A: running cost
ENERGY STAR certifies the LG WM1399H*A at 120 kWh/yr, about average for its category to run for its category.
The $23 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 2.4% below the washing machine category average of 123 kWh/yr, and ranks 228 of 398 certified washing machines for annual running cost, 1 being cheapest. Every one of the 398 currently-certified washing machines feeds that average, putting this model about $1/year under it. See how it's calculated on the how it is calculated page.
The closest alternatives by cost
Sorted by running cost among washing machines, one step cheaper is LG WM1388H* ($23/yr, 120 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is LG WM1455H*A ($23/yr, 120 kWh/yr).
Comparing LG's own models
LG makes 93 ENERGY STAR certified washing machines; this one ranks 56 of 93 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the WM3420C* at $15/yr, and its priciest, the WT7485C* at $41/yr.
LG WM1399H*A over 10 years
Over the 10-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the LG WM1399H*A costs roughly $226 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Shopping for a new one
The LG WM1399H*A is already efficient for its category at $23/year. If you're shopping and comparing options, this is roughly what a well-chosen new washing machine costs to run.
Worth comparing a few current certified models before deciding.
Protecting what you have
A washing machine like the LG WM1399H*A is a real household expense whether or not it needs replacing yet; a protection plan is one way to budget for a repair rather than a full replacement.
The data behind this page
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 120 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 228 of 398 for running cost, see the washing machine category page for the rest of the field, or the guide to how much your state matters.