Samsung WH46DBH1**G*: running cost
The Samsung WH46DBH1**G* is certified by ENERGY STAR at 94 kWh a year, cheaper than most models in its category to run among washing machines currently certified.
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 Samsung WH46DBH1**G* compares to other washing machines
Against the category average of 123 kWh/yr, this model uses 23.6% less, ranking 75 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 Samsung WH46DBH1**G* on that list: Samsung WH46DBH1**E* ($18/yr, 94 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while Whirlpool WFW4090N** ($18/yr, 94 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Same brand, different models
Ranked 12 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).
What this adds up to over time
NAHB's Study of Life Expectancy of Home Components puts a typical washing machine's service life at 10 years; run the Samsung WH46DBH1**G* that long and it costs about $177 in electricity, on top of whatever it cost to buy.
Shopping for a new one
Efficient as certified washing machines go, $18/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
A washing machine like the Samsung WH46DBH1**G* 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
At rank 75 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. The 94 kWh/yr figure is ENERGY STAR's own certification, not a wattage estimate; exact dataset IDs are on the data sources page.