Midea MLH52N7AWW Running Cost (Washing Machine)
What the Midea MLH52N7AWW costs to run
ENERGY STAR certifies the Midea MLH52N7AWW at 95 kWh/yr, cheaper than most models in its category to run for its category.
That $18 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 Midea MLH52N7AWW compares to other washing machines
Against the category average of 123 kWh/yr, this model uses 22.8% less, ranking 78 of 398 washing machines tracked here for running cost. 398 certified washing machines, one average, about $5/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the Midea MLH52N7AWW on that list: LG WM3470C ($18/yr, 95 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while Samsung WF45R61A ($18/yr, 95 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Within the Midea lineup
Ranked 9 of Midea's 38 certified washing machines, this sits between the MLH25N7BWW ($12/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the MLTW62M7ACG ($40/yr, its priciest).
What this adds up to over time
Over the 10-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the Midea MLH52N7AWW costs roughly $179 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Weighing a replacement
Efficient as certified washing machines go, $18/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
Whether or not the Midea MLH52N7AWW ever needs replacing, a repair is the more common failure for a washing machine, one a protection plan budgets for ahead of time.
How this was checked
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 95 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 78 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.