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

DLEX9700* Clothes Dryers · LG SIGNATURE

DLEX9700* (LG SIGNATURE, 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 capacity2nd of 44 · drum capacity cu ft 7.2~10.8 (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 ft9
height inches40.81
width inches29
depth inches32.06
combined energy factor cef3.94
estimated annual energy use kwh yr607
estimated energy test cycle time min66
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 market2026-01-30
date qualified2026-02-02

Similar models in this category

Closest capacity first (at most two rows per identical cost).
ModelCertificationEst. energy cost
DLGX9701* ENERGY STAR Certified$116.45/yr
ALFD2780W ENERGY STAR Certified$103.36/yr
ELDF278W ENERGY STAR Certified$103.36/yr
DLE3455* ENERGY STAR Certified$103.19/yr
DLE3420*L ENERGY STAR Certified$103.19/yr

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the LG SIGNATURE DLEX9700* per year?

The LG SIGNATURE DLEX9700* 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 SIGNATURE DLEX9700* efficient compared with other clothes dryers?

Among the 80 clothes dryers compared on this site, the LG SIGNATURE DLEX9700* 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 SIGNATURE DLEX9700* hold?

The LG SIGNATURE DLEX9700* 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 SIGNATURE DLEX9700* ranks 22nd cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the LG SIGNATURE DLEX9700* compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified drum capacity cu ft value of 9.0, 44 sampled models fall within +/-20% (7.2 to 10.8), and the LG SIGNATURE DLEX9700* ranks 2nd 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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