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LG WM9500H*A family: $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 #205 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.
Cheaper to run, same type and size
| Samsung WF51CG80**A* family | 5.1 cu ft | $17/yr | saves $54 |
| LG WM3470C series | 5 cu ft | $17/yr | saves $50 |
| LG SWWE50*3 family | 5 cu ft | $18/yr | saves $42 |
| LG SWWE50*4 family | 5 cu ft | $18/yr | saves $42 |
Specs
| Brand | LG |
| Model | WM9500H*A |
| Type | Front Load |
| Energy use | 120 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 202 kWh / year |
| Water use | 4,588 gallons / year |
| Width | 30 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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