LG WM3700HA Running Cost (Washing Machine)
What the LG WM3700HA costs to run
At 105 kWh/yr, the LG WM3700HA's ENERGY STAR certification puts it cheaper than most models in its category to run against every other certified washing machine.
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 WM3700HA compares to other washing machines
Against the category average of 123 kWh/yr, this model uses 14.6% less, ranking 142 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 WM3700HA on that list: LG WM3605HA ($20/yr, 105 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while LG WM3800HA ($20/yr, 105 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Comparing LG's own models
Ranked 33 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).
LG WM3700HA over 10 years
Over the 10-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the LG WM3700HA 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.
Compare current ENERGY STAR certified washing machines before buying.
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
Two sourced numbers, nothing modeled: ENERGY STAR's certified kWh/yr for this exact model, and EIA's published state electricity rate. At rank 142 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.