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LG WM3600H*A

Front Load · 4.50

Summary

The LG WM3600H*A is a front load with 4.50 capacity that uses 105 kWh per year, costing approximately $16.80annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $168.00 in energy costs alone. It is ENERGY STAR certified, meeting the program's energy efficiency requirements.

Ranked #132 out of 376 clothes washers by annual running cost, it costs $7.20 less per year than the category average of $24. At 27" wide, it is a standard size for its category.

$16.80
per year to run
50
efficiency score /100
$168.00
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Clothes Washers

Ranked #132 out of 376 in the clothes washers category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$16.80 vs avg $24
$7.20/yr cheaper
Energy Use
105 kWh vs avg 149
44 kWh less
Efficiency Score
50 vs avg 50
Below average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use105 kWh/year
Federal Standard2 kWh/year
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$16.80
Monthly Cost (estimated)$1.40
Capacity4.50
Width27"
BrandLG
TypeFront Load
Date Certified2020-04-14

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$1.40
1 Year
$16.80
5 Years
$84.00
10 Years
$168.00

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 WM3600H*A is cheaper to run than the average clothes washer in its category. At $16.80/year, you'll save approximately $72.00 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 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.