LG WT8205C Running Cost (Washing Machine)
What the LG WT8205C costs to run
ENERGY STAR certifies the LG WT8205C at 120 kWh/yr, about average for its category to run for its category.
That $23 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 WT8205C compares to other washing machines
Against the category average of 123 kWh/yr, this model uses 2.4% less, ranking 234 of 398 washing machines tracked here for running cost. 398 certified washing machines, one average, about $1/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the LG WT8205C on that list: LG WT8200C ($23/yr, 120 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while LG WT8300C ($23/yr, 120 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Comparing LG's own models
Ranked 62 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).
Cost over its typical lifespan
Over the 10-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the LG WT8205C costs roughly $226 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Shopping for a new one
Efficient as certified washing machines go, $23/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
A washing machine like the LG WT8205C 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.
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 234 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.