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LG WT7900H*A

Top Load · 5.50

Summary

The LG WT7900H*A is a top load with 5.50 capacity that uses 150 kWh per year, costing approximately $24.00annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $240.00 in energy costs alone. It is ENERGY STAR certified, meeting the program's energy efficiency requirements.

Ranked #305 out of 376 clothes washers by annual running cost, it costs $0.00 less per year than the category average of $24. At 27" wide, it is a standard size for its category.

$24.00
per year to run
50
efficiency score /100
$240.00
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Clothes Washers

Ranked #305 out of 376 in the clothes washers category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$24.00 vs avg $24
$0.00/yr more expensive
Energy Use
150 kWh vs avg 149
1 kWh more
Efficiency Score
50 vs avg 50
Below average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use150 kWh/year
Federal Standard2 kWh/year
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$24.00
Monthly Cost (estimated)$2.00
Capacity5.50
Width27"
BrandLG
TypeTop Load
Date Certified2018-06-25

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$2.00
1 Year
$24.00
5 Years
$120.00
10 Years
$240.00

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 WT7900H*A is cheaper to run than the average clothes washer in its category. At $24.00/year, you'll save approximately $0.00 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.