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Midea MLHW52S7AWW

Front Load · 4.50

Summary

The Midea MLHW52S7AWW is a front load with 4.50 capacity that uses 112 kWh per year, costing approximately $17.92annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $179.20 in energy costs alone. It is ENERGY STAR certified, meeting the program's energy efficiency requirements.

Ranked #201 out of 376 clothes washers by annual running cost, it costs $6.08 less per year than the category average of $24. At 27" wide, it is a standard size for its category.

$17.92
per year to run
50
efficiency score /100
$179.20
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Clothes Washers

Ranked #201 out of 376 in the clothes washers category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$17.92 vs avg $24
$6.08/yr cheaper
Energy Use
112 kWh vs avg 149
37 kWh less
Efficiency Score
50 vs avg 50
Below average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use112 kWh/year
Federal Standard2 kWh/year
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$17.92
Monthly Cost (estimated)$1.49
Capacity4.50
Width27"
BrandMidea
TypeFront Load
Date Certified2025-07-07

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$1.49
1 Year
$17.92
5 Years
$89.60
10 Years
$179.20

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 Midea MLHW52S7AWW is cheaper to run than the average clothes washer in its category. At $17.92/year, you'll save approximately $60.80 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.