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LG WM6998H*A

Electric · 5

Summary

The LG WM6998H*A is an electric with 5 capacity that uses 380 kWh per year, costing approximately $60.80annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $608.00 in energy costs alone. It is ENERGY STAR certified, meeting the program's energy efficiency requirements.

Ranked #94 out of 614 clothes dryers by annual running cost, it costs $30.20 less per year than the category average of $91.

$60.80
per year to run
50
efficiency score /100
$608.00
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Clothes Dryers

Ranked #94 out of 614 in the clothes dryers category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$60.80 vs avg $91
$30.20/yr cheaper
Energy Use
380 kWh vs avg 571
191 kWh less
Efficiency Score
50 vs avg 50
Below average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use380 kWh/year
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$60.80
Monthly Cost (estimated)$5.07
Capacity5
BrandLG
TypeElectric
Date Certified2023-10-13

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$5.07
1 Year
$60.80
5 Years
$304.00
10 Years
$608.00

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 WM6998H*A is cheaper to run than the average clothes dryer in its category. At $60.80/year, you'll save approximately $302.00 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.