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LG WT8405C series: $38 a year to run

This washing machine uses 210 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $38 a year and $420 over a typical 11-year life. It ranks #86 of 109 top load models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$38
Over 11 years
$420
Saves vs the federal minimum
$12/yr
Size
5.3 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
$38
Electricity over 11 years
$420
Add the price you pay
+ $420

210 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 $200
LG WT7300C series5 cu ft$20/yrsaves $200
LG WT8200C series5 cu ft$22/yrsaves $180
LG WT8205C series4.8 cu ft$22/yrsaves $180

Specs

BrandLG
ModelWT8405C*
TypeTop Load
Energy use210 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type276 kWh / year
Water use6,672 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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