Running cost for the LG WM3605H*A
At 105 kWh/yr, the LG WM3605H*A's ENERGY STAR certification puts it cheaper than most models in its category to run against every other certified washing machine.
The $20 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 14.6% below the washing machine category average of 123 kWh/yr, and ranks 141 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 $3/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 WM3600H*A ($20/yr, 105 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is LG WM3700H*A ($20/yr, 105 kWh/yr).
Within the LG lineup
LG makes 93 ENERGY STAR certified washing machines; this one ranks 32 of 93 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the WM3420C* at $15/yr, and its priciest, the WT7485C* at $41/yr.
Cost over its typical lifespan
Over the 10-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the LG WM3605H*A costs roughly $197 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Shopping for a new one
The LG WM3605H*A is already efficient for its category at $20/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
At $20/year just to run, a washing machine is worth protecting against an unplanned repair bill on top of that.
The data behind this page
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 105 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 141 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.