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Samsung WH53DBH7**G* family: $19 a year to run
This washing machine uses 103 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $19 a year and $206 over a typical 11-year life. It ranks #126 of 243 front load models for running cost.
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- Plus running cost. Add $206 of electricity over 11 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Cost to run where you live
103 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
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Specs
| Brand | Samsung |
| Model | WH53DBH7**G* |
| Type | Front Load |
| Energy use | 103 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 174 kWh / year |
| Water use | 4,491 gallons / year |
| Width | 27 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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