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Front Load Top 10% cheapest to run

Asko W3W.U: $14 a year to run

This washing machine uses 75 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $14 a year and $150 over a typical 11-year life. It ranks #20 of 243 front load models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$14
Over 11 years
$150
Size
2 cu ft

Where to buy

Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$14
Electricity over 11 years
$150
Add the price you pay
+ $150

75 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.

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Specs

BrandAsko
ModelW3W.U
TypeFront Load
Energy use75 kWh / year
Water use1,856 gallons / year
Width23.4 in

Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.

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