Appliance Energy Cost Index Model-level energy use and running cost, from ENERGY STAR certified product data

DLE5180* Clothes Dryers · LG

DLE5180* (LG, ENERGY STAR Certified) uses 607 kWh per year, an estimated $103.19/yr to run, ranking 29th cheapest of 80 sampled clothes dryers, matching the $103.36/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Certified

Est. annual energy cost
$103.19/yr
Cheaper than all but 35% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 607 kWh
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Where this model sits (computed from source data)

Figures above are computed at build time from the sampled source records - no external estimates are used.
Cost rank in category29th of 80
Cost percentilebottom 35%
Vs category mediansame as median ($103.36/yr)
Rank within same status22nd of 73 (Median $103.36/yr)
Rank within similar capacity3rd of 45 · drum capacity cu ft 5.6~8.4 (Median $103.36/yr)
Category low to high$21.25/yr ~ $116.79/yr

Certified specifications (as reported)

Specifications exactly as reported in the certified dataset.
SpecValue
product typeElectric Standard Vented
typeElectric
drum capacity cu ft7
height inches42.38
width inches27
depth inches29.63
combined energy factor cef3.94
estimated annual energy use kwh yr607
estimated energy test cycle time min58
energy test cycle informationNormal_Normal Dry
additional dryer featuresTime remaining display,Wrinkle prevention option
vented or ventlessVented
connectedNo
paired energy star clothes washer availableNo
date available on market2026-08-19
date qualified2026-08-19

Similar models in this category

Closest capacity first (at most two rows per identical cost).
ModelCertificationEst. energy cost
DLE6480* ENERGY STAR Certified$103.19/yr
DLE8300* ENERGY STAR Certified$103.19/yr
DLG6481* ENERGY STAR Certified$116.45/yr
MLTG54N5CHG ENERGY STAR Certified$116.79/yr
DLHC8402* ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$43.69/yr

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the LG DLE5180* per year?

The LG DLE5180* is certified at 607 kWh per year, which works out to about $103.19/yr at the flat rate assumed on this site. Certified figures come from standardized test procedures, so your actual bill varies with usage and your local electricity rate.

Is the LG DLE5180* efficient compared with other clothes dryers?

Among the 80 clothes dryers compared on this site, the LG DLE5180* ranks 29th cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 35% of the cost range. That is exactly at the category median of $103.36/yr. The cheapest sampled model runs at $21.25/yr and the most expensive at $116.79/yr.

What ENERGY STAR status does the LG DLE5180* hold?

The LG DLE5180* is listed as ENERGY STAR Certified. Among the 73 sampled clothes dryers with that status the median running cost is $103.36/yr, and the LG DLE5180* ranks 22nd cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the LG DLE5180* compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified drum capacity cu ft value of 7.0, 45 sampled models fall within +/-20% (5.6 to 8.4), and the LG DLE5180* ranks 3rd cheapest among them. The median for that size band is $103.36/yr. Comparing within a size band is more meaningful than comparing certification labels.

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