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LG WM1388H series: $22 a year to run
This washing machine uses 120 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $22 a year and $240 over a typical 11-year life. It ranks #200 of 243 front load models for running cost.
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Cost to run where you live
120 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.
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Specs
| Brand | LG |
| Model | WM1388H* |
| Type | Front Load |
| Energy use | 120 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 135 kWh / year |
| Water use | 2,850 gallons / year |
| Width | 24 in |
Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.
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