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Front Load Top 10% cheapest to run

Midea MLH25N7BWW: $12 a year to run

This washing machine uses 65 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $12 a year and $130 over a typical 11-year life. It ranks #10 of 243 front load models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$12
Over 11 years
$130
Saves vs the federal minimum
$6/yr
Size
2.5 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
$12
Electricity over 11 years
$130
Add the price you pay
+ $130

65 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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Premium Levella PWMF280HB2.8 cu ft$7/yrsaves $52
Premium Levella PWMF286HS2.8 cu ft$7/yrsaves $52

Specs

BrandMidea
ModelMLH25N7BWW
TypeFront Load
Energy use65 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type97 kWh / year
Water use2,360 gallons / year
Width23.4 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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