Clothes Washers / District of Columbia
Cost to run a clothes washer in District of Columbia
A typical ENERGY STAR clothes washer costs about $27.73 a year to run in District of Columbia, or $2.31 a month, at the state’s average residential price of 25.21 cents per kWh (July 2026).
- Typical yearly cost
- $27.73
- Over ten years
- $277 today’s price
- Price in District of Columbia
- 25.21 ¢/kWh
“Typical” means the median annual energy use of 411 current ENERGY STAR certified clothes washers (110 kWh a year), multiplied by the price. It is a standardized figure, not a measurement of your home.
By type of clothes washer
| Type | Models | Median kWh/yr | Cost per year | Per month | Range per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | 279 | 103 | $25.97 | $2.16 | $9.83 to $45.38 |
| Top Load | 132 | 150 | $37.82 | $3.15 | $15.13 to $78.40 |
Costs use each type’s median listing; the range runs from its lowest to its highest listed energy use. Source: ENERGY STAR certified clothes washers dataset (EPA) and EIA residential prices.
How District of Columbia compares
District of Columbia’s average residential price is 57% above the median US state, ranking 9 of 51 from highest to lowest. The same typical clothes washer would cost $13.99 a year in Louisiana, the cheapest state, and $52.80 in Hawaii, the most expensive. Over the last 12 months District of Columbia’s price rose 9.4%.
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Lowest running cost by type
The published model with the lowest listed annual energy use in each type, with its cost at District of Columbia’s price:
- Premium Levella PWMF280HW (front load): 39 kWh a year, about $9.83 in District of Columbia
- Speed Queen LWN6ZR**116T*** (top load): 60 kWh a year, about $15.13 in District of Columbia
These are the lowest among the models published on this site, not among every certified model. Browse all clothes washers by energy use.
Questions
How much does it cost to run a clothes washer in District of Columbia?
A typical ENERGY STAR clothes washer (the median of 411 current listings, 110 kWh a year) costs about $27.73 a year, or $2.31 a month, at District of Columbia's average residential price of 25.21 cents per kWh. By type it ranges from $25.97 (front load) to $37.82 (top load).
Is electricity expensive in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia's average residential price is 25.21 cents per kWh (July 2026, EIA), 57% above the median state and 9 of 51 when states are ranked from highest to lowest price. The same typical clothes washer would cost $13.99 a year in Louisiana, the cheapest state, and $52.80 in Hawaii.
Will my clothes washer cost the same?
Probably not exactly. The annual figure is a standardized ENERGY STAR value, and your own price per kWh may differ from the statewide average. Enter your rate in the calculator on any clothes washer page for a closer number.