LG WKHC152H*A
Electric · 4.2
Summary
The LG WKHC152H*A is an electric with 4.2 capacity that uses 133 kWh per year, costing approximately $21.28annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $212.80 in energy costs alone. It has earned ENERGY STAR's "Most Efficient" designation — the top tier of certified products.
Ranked #15 out of 614 clothes dryers by annual running cost, it costs $69.72 less per year than the category average of $91.
How This Compares to Other Clothes Dryers
Ranked #15 out of 614 in the clothes dryers category (by lowest annual cost).
Energy Details
Running Cost Breakdown
Estimated electricity costs at different time horizons (based on $0.16/kWh US average rate):
Actual costs vary by location. States like Hawaii ($0.43/kWh) pay significantly more while Idaho ($0.11/kWh) pays less. Use our energy calculator to estimate costs at your local rate.
What This Means for You
The LG WKHC152H*A is cheaper to run than the average clothes dryer in its category. At $21.28/year, you'll save approximately $697.20 over 10 years compared to a typical model in this category.
Its efficiency score is moderate — solid but not top-tier. It balances upfront cost with reasonable energy savings.
Energy costs are just one factor in choosing a clothes dryer. Consider the purchase price, features, reliability, and how the total cost of ownership (purchase price + energy costs over its expected lifespan) compares to alternatives.