Model
Midea MLTW53A5CCG
Rank #359 means 358 of the 388 washing machine models we track cost less to run each year; the 20th efficiency percentile means it uses less energy for its size than 20% of those models.
What does the Midea MLTW53A5CCG cost to run per year?
At $40 a year to run, the Midea MLTW53A5CCG is among the more expensive washing machine models we track to run, ranking #359 of 388. Its 20th size-adjusted efficiency percentile is a step behind the class median, though not among the weakest results. The IMEF figure of 2.06 on this model captures integrated modified energy factor, the main efficiency lever ENERGY STAR tracks for this class.
Immediately around it on the leaderboard, the Lg WT8405C* at $39/yr runs a little cheaper and the Midea MLTW53A5CWW at $40/yr runs a little more, a sense of how tightly models are packed at this point in the ranking. A washing machine typically stays in service for somewhere around 10 years; over that span, the Midea MLTW53A5CCG's $40/yr adds up to roughly $400 in electricity alone, before purchase price or repairs.
Also sold as: Midea MLTW53A5CWW, Midea MLTW61A5CCG, Midea MLTW61A5CWW, Midea MLTW53A5CWWC.
By the numbers
The Midea MLTW53A5CCG normalized against its whole class, so each figure means something.
What it costs you over time
Running cost is an every-year number, so it compounds. At $40/yr, here is what the Midea MLTW53A5CCG adds up to before purchase price, water, or repairs enter the math.
Left running for a decade at today's US average rate, the Midea MLTW53A5CCG costs about $400. That is roughly $200 more than the class median, which would run closer to $200 over the same ten years.
How the Midea MLTW53A5CCG compares
The washing machine class we track runs from $7 to $58 a year. At $40/yr, it runs about $20 a year above the class median of $20, and it is about $33 a year more than the cheapest washing machine to run at $7.
What drives its running cost
At 5.3 cu ft, the Midea MLTW53A5CCG is a large washing machine for its class, which spans 1.9 to 6 cu ft with a median of 4.5 cu ft, size is usually the single biggest lever behind a running-cost figure, and at this end of the range there is more capacity to service, which tends to push the number up. Its IMEF of 2.06, below the class median of 2.76, reflects integrated modified energy factor: a higher figure means it wrings more useful work out of every kilowatt-hour, so it is the efficiency lever to weigh against raw size.
- Spin and wash efficiency (IMEF). A higher Integrated Modified Energy Factor means the machine wrings more useful washing (and a drier spin) out of every kilowatt-hour and gallon it uses.
- Drum volume. Drum volume sets the ceiling on how much a single cycle can wash, and it is usually the first driver of a washer's per-cycle energy use.
- Water heating. Cycle temperature, more than drum size, is usually what separates a cheap wash cycle from an expensive one on models with an internal water heater.
Common questions
Is the Midea MLTW53A5CCG cheap to run?
Not especially. At $40 a year it ranks #359 of 388 washing machine models we track, in the pricier part of its class to run, though its size and features may still justify that for your needs.
How much does the Midea MLTW53A5CCG cost per month?
Roughly $3.29/mo, spreading the $40/yr estimate evenly across twelve months at $0.1856/kWh. Actual monthly bills swing with your rate and usage pattern.
How is this running-cost figure calculated?
We take the model's published annual energy use of 213 kWh from ENERGY STAR and multiply it by the US average residential electricity rate of $0.1856/kWh, giving about $40 a year. It is an electricity-only estimate and does not include purchase price, water, or installation.
How efficient is the Midea MLTW53A5CCG for its size?
20th percentile once size is factored in. That means its size-adjusted efficiency is not the main reason for the running-cost figure above; its capacity plays a large role too.
Cheaper to run in the same class
| Rank | Model | Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 358 | Lg WT8405C*5.3 cu ft | $39 |
| 357 | Lg WT7155C*4.8 cu ft | $37 |
| 356 | Whirlpool WTW8000D*+5.3 cu ft | $36 |
| 355 | Midea MLH52N4AWW4.5 cu ft | $33 |
| 354 | Lg WT7050C*4.5 cu ft | $33 |
Source
ES_1030337_MLTW53A5CCG_042120260205445_5436162View certified washing machine listingsENERGY STAR data as of July 2026Midea and MLTW53A5CCG are used here for identification only and are not endorsements. Figures are computed by WattWise Labs from public ENERGY STAR data, not measured in our own lab.