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

WT8300C* Clothes Washers · LG

WT8300C* (LG, ENERGY STAR Certified) uses 120 kWh per year, an estimated $20.40/yr to run, ranking 58th cheapest of 80 sampled clothes washers, 9% above the $18.70/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Certified

Est. annual energy cost
$20.40/yr
Cheaper than all but 71% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 120 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 category58th of 80
Cost percentilebottom 71%
Vs category median9% above ($18.70/yr)
Rank within same status52nd of 74 (Median $18.70/yr)
Rank within similar capacity19th of 41 · volume cubic feet 4~6 (Median $23.80/yr)
Category low to high$6.63/yr ~ $36.38/yr

Certified specifications (as reported)

Specifications exactly as reported in the certified dataset.
SpecValue
load configurationTop Load
additional washer featuresNone
intended marketResidential
volume cubic feet5.00
width inches27.0
integrated modified energy factor imef2.06
us federal standard imef1.57
annual energy use kwh year120
integrated water factor iwf4.3
us federal standard iwf6.5
annual water use gallons year6330
connectedNo
paired energy star clothes dryer availableNo
date available on market2026-06-24
date qualified2026-06-24
meets most efficient criteriaNo

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the LG WT8300C* per year?

The LG WT8300C* is certified at 120 kWh per year, which works out to about $20.40/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 WT8300C* efficient compared with other clothes washers?

Among the 80 clothes washers compared on this site, the LG WT8300C* ranks 58th cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 71% of the cost range. That is 9% above the category median of $18.70/yr. The cheapest sampled model runs at $6.63/yr and the most expensive at $36.38/yr.

What ENERGY STAR status does the LG WT8300C* hold?

The LG WT8300C* is listed as ENERGY STAR Certified. Among the 74 sampled clothes washers with that status the median running cost is $18.70/yr, and the LG WT8300C* ranks 52nd cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the LG WT8300C* compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified volume cubic feet value of 5.0, 41 sampled models fall within +/-20% (4 to 6), and the LG WT8300C* ranks 19th cheapest among them. The median for that size band is $23.80/yr. Comparing within a size band is more meaningful than comparing certification labels.

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