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LG WKHC202H*A

Electric · 7.2

ENERGY STAR Most Efficient

Summary

The LG WKHC202H*A is an electric with 7.2 capacity that uses 299 kWh per year, costing approximately $47.84annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $478.40 in energy costs alone. It has earned ENERGY STAR's "Most Efficient" designation — the top tier of certified products.

Ranked #60 out of 614 clothes dryers by annual running cost, it costs $43.16 less per year than the category average of $91.

$47.84
per year to run
50
efficiency score /100
$478.40
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Clothes Dryers

Ranked #60 out of 614 in the clothes dryers category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$47.84 vs avg $91
$43.16/yr cheaper
Energy Use
299 kWh vs avg 571
272 kWh less
Efficiency Score
50 vs avg 50
Below average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use299 kWh/year
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$47.84
Monthly Cost (estimated)$3.99
Capacity7.2
BrandLG
TypeElectric
Date Certified2022-03-28

Running Cost Breakdown

Estimated electricity costs at different time horizons (based on $0.16/kWh US average rate):

Monthly
$3.99
1 Year
$47.84
5 Years
$239.20
10 Years
$478.40

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 WKHC202H*A is cheaper to run than the average clothes dryer in its category. At $47.84/year, you'll save approximately $431.60 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.

Energy cost estimated at $0.16/kWh (US national average). Your actual cost depends on your local electricity rate and usage patterns. Data from ENERGY STAR certified product database.