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

DLG5181* Clothes Dryers · LG

DLG5181* (LG, ENERGY STAR Certified) uses 685 kWh per year, an estimated $116.45/yr to run, ranking 65th cheapest of 80 sampled clothes dryers, 13% above the $103.36/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Certified

Est. annual energy cost
$116.45/yr
Cheaper than all but 80% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 685 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 category65th of 80
Cost percentilebottom 80%
Vs category median13% above ($103.36/yr)
Rank within same status58th of 73 (Median $103.36/yr)
Rank within similar capacity31st 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 typeGas Standard Vented
typeGas
drum capacity cu ft7
height inches42.38
width inches27
depth inches29.63
combined energy factor cef3.49
estimated annual energy use kwh yr685
estimated energy test cycle time min72
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 market2026-08-26
date qualified2026-08-25

Similar models in this category

Closest capacity first (at most two rows per identical cost).
ModelCertificationEst. energy cost
DLE5180* ENERGY STAR Certified$103.19/yr
DLG6481* ENERGY STAR Certified$116.45/yr
MLTG54N5CHG ENERGY STAR Certified$116.79/yr
DLE6480* ENERGY STAR Certified$103.19/yr
DLHC8402* ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$43.69/yr

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the LG DLG5181* per year?

The LG DLG5181* is certified at 685 kWh per year, which works out to about $116.45/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 DLG5181* efficient compared with other clothes dryers?

Among the 80 clothes dryers compared on this site, the LG DLG5181* ranks 65th cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 80% of the cost range. That is 13% above 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 DLG5181* hold?

The LG DLG5181* 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 DLG5181* ranks 58th cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the LG DLG5181* 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 DLG5181* ranks 31st 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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