LG WM3605HA Running Cost (Washing Machine)
LG WM3605HA: running cost
ENERGY STAR certifies the LG WM3605HA at 105 kWh/yr, cheaper than most models in its category to run for its category.
That $20 is priced at 18.8¢/kWh, the average of all 51 state rates this site tracks. Your own state's rate is one click away.
How the LG WM3605HA compares to other washing machines
Against the category average of 123 kWh/yr, this model uses 14.6% less, ranking 141 of 398 washing machines tracked here for running cost. 398 certified washing machines, one average, about $3/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the LG WM3605HA on that list: LG WM3600HA ($20/yr, 105 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while LG WM3700HA ($20/yr, 105 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Comparing LG's own models
Ranked 32 of LG's 93 certified washing machines, this sits between the WM3420C ($15/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the WT7485C ($41/yr, its priciest).
What this adds up to over time
Over the 10-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the LG WM3605HA costs roughly $197 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Shopping for a new one
Efficient as certified washing machines go, $20/year is a reasonable baseline if you're comparing what else is on the market.
Worth comparing a few current certified models before deciding.
If you're keeping it
At $20/year just to run, a washing machine is worth protecting against an unplanned repair bill on top of that.
How this was checked
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.