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LG WT7500C series: $24 a year to run

This washing machine uses 130 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $24 a year and $260 over a typical 11-year life. It ranks #38 of 109 top load models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$24
Over 11 years
$260
Saves vs the federal minimum
$12/yr
Size
5.2 cu ft

Where to buy

Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$24
Electricity over 11 years
$260
Add the price you pay
+ $260

130 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

LG WT7250C series5 cu ft$20/yrsaves $40
LG WT7300C series5 cu ft$20/yrsaves $40
LG WT8200C series5 cu ft$22/yrsaves $20
LG WT8205C series4.8 cu ft$22/yrsaves $20

Specs

BrandLG
ModelWT7500C*
TypeTop Load
Energy use130 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type197 kWh / year
Water use5,621 gallons / year
Width27 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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