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

DLHC8402* Clothes Dryers · LG

DLHC8402* (LG, ENERGY STAR Most Efficient) uses 257 kWh per year, an estimated $43.69/yr to run, ranking 12th cheapest of 80 sampled clothes dryers, 58% below the $103.36/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Most Efficient

Est. annual energy cost
$43.69/yr
Cheaper than all but 14% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 257 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 category12th of 80
Cost percentilebottom 14%
Vs category median58% below ($103.36/yr)
Rank within same status6th of 7 (Median $22.61/yr)
Rank within similar capacity1st of 44 · drum capacity cu ft 5.84~8.76 (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 Ventless
typeElectric
heat pump technologyHeat Pump
drum capacity cu ft7.3
height inches42.75
width inches27
depth inches30.25
combined energy factor cef9.3
estimated annual energy use kwh yr257
estimated energy test cycle time min75
energy test cycle informationNormal_Normal Dry
additional dryer featuresTime remaining display,Wrinkle prevention option
vented or ventlessVentless
refrigerant typeR-134a
refrigerant with gwpR-134a (GWP:1430)
connectedNo

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
ELVE7400AW ENERGY STAR Certified$103.36/yr

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the LG DLHC8402* per year?

The LG DLHC8402* is certified at 257 kWh per year, which works out to about $43.69/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 DLHC8402* efficient compared with other clothes dryers?

Among the 80 clothes dryers compared on this site, the LG DLHC8402* ranks 12th cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 14% of the cost range. That is 58% below 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 DLHC8402* hold?

The LG DLHC8402* is listed as ENERGY STAR Most Efficient. Among the 7 sampled clothes dryers with that status the median running cost is $22.61/yr, and the LG DLHC8402* ranks 6th cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the LG DLHC8402* compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified drum capacity cu ft value of 7.3, 44 sampled models fall within +/-20% (5.84 to 8.76), and the LG DLHC8402* ranks 1st 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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