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Electrolux vs GE Profile washing machines: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Electrolux and GE Profile washing machine, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Electrolux model · cheaper to run
$15/yr
17 models
Typical GE Profile model
$26/yr
16 models
Difference over 11 years
$120
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Electrolux typical | GE Profile typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large (4 to 5 cu ft) | $15 (10) | $27 (6) | Electrolux ELFW7337 series · $9/yr |
| Extra large (5 cu ft and up) | $36 (5) | $26 (10) | GE Profile PFW870S*V*** family · $25/yr |
Cheapest Electrolux models to run
- ELFW7337 series 4.4 cu ft · $9/yr
- ELTE7300*** - family 4.4 cu ft · $9/yr
- ELTG7300*** - family 4.4 cu ft · $9/yr
- ELFW7738 series 4.5 cu ft · $13/yr
- ELFW4333AW 2.7 cu ft · $14/yr
Cheapest GE Profile models to run
- PFQ97HS*V*** family 4.8 cu ft · $25/yr
- PFW870S*V*** family 5.3 cu ft · $25/yr
- PFW955S*W*** family 5.5 cu ft · $25/yr
- PTW700B*T*** family 5.4 cu ft · $26/yr
- PTW705B*T*** family 5.3 cu ft · $26/yr
Questions
Are Electrolux or GE Profile washing machines cheaper to run?
Electrolux. The typical (median) Electrolux model costs $15 a year in electricity, against $26 for GE Profile, about $120 over a 11-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Electrolux washing machine to run?
The Electrolux ELFW7337 series, at $9 a year (50 kWh).
What is the cheapest GE Profile washing machine to run?
The GE Profile PFQ97HS*V*** family, at $25 a year (136 kWh).