Samsung WF45K65**A*: running cost
ENERGY STAR certifies the Samsung WF45K65**A* at 100 kWh/yr, cheaper than most models in its category to run for its category.
That $19 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 Samsung WF45K65**A* compares to other washing machines
Against the category average of 123 kWh/yr, this model uses 18.7% less, ranking 115 of 398 washing machines tracked here for running cost. 398 certified washing machines, one average, about $4/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the Samsung WF45K65**A* on that list: LG WM3670H*A ($19/yr, 100 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while Samsung WF50A88**A* ($19/yr, 100 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Same brand, different models
Ranked 22 of Samsung's 66 certified washing machines, this sits between the WF45T60**A* ($17/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the WA54R76**A* ($31/yr, its priciest).
Samsung WF45K65**A* over 10 years
Over the 10-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the Samsung WF45K65**A* costs roughly $188 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Weighing a replacement
Efficient as certified washing machines go, $19/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 Samsung WF45K65**A* 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
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 100 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. Ranked 115 of 398, the Samsung WF45K65**A* sits in the middle of the washing machine category, see the guide to why your state changes this number for the other half of the math.