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LG SIGNATURE WM9901H*A

Front Load · 5.80

ENERGY STAR Most Efficient

Summary

The LG SIGNATURE WM9901H*A is a front load with 5.80 capacity that uses 108 kWh per year, costing approximately $17.28annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $172.80 in energy costs alone. It has earned ENERGY STAR's "Most Efficient" designation — the top tier of certified products.

Ranked #162 out of 376 clothes washers by annual running cost, it costs $6.72 less per year than the category average of $24. At 29" wide, it is a standard size for its category.

$17.28
per year to run
50
efficiency score /100
$172.80
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Clothes Washers

Ranked #162 out of 376 in the clothes washers category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$17.28 vs avg $24
$6.72/yr cheaper
Energy Use
108 kWh vs avg 149
41 kWh less
Efficiency Score
50 vs avg 50
Below average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use108 kWh/year
Federal Standard2 kWh/year
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$17.28
Monthly Cost (estimated)$1.44
Capacity5.80
Width29"
BrandLG SIGNATURE
TypeFront Load
Date Certified2024-12-24

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$1.44
1 Year
$17.28
5 Years
$86.40
10 Years
$172.80

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 SIGNATURE WM9901H*A is cheaper to run than the average clothes washer in its category. At $17.28/year, you'll save approximately $67.20 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 washer. 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.