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GE Profile vs Maytag washing machines: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified GE Profile and Maytag washing machine, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical GE Profile model
$26/yr
16 models
Typical Maytag model · cheaper to run
$26/yr
12 models
Difference over 11 years
$7
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | GE Profile typical | Maytag typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large (4 to 5 cu ft) | $27 (6) | $17 (6) | Maytag MHW8150E series · $14/yr |
| Extra large (5 cu ft and up) | $26 (10) | $47 (6) | GE Profile PFW870S*V*** family · $25/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
Cheapest Maytag models to run
- MHW8150E series 4.5 cu ft · $14/yr
- MHW5630M series 4.5 cu ft · $16/yr
- MHW3500F series 4.5 cu ft · $16/yr
- MHW6630M series 4.8 cu ft · $18/yr
- MHW5630H series 4.5 cu ft · $23/yr
Questions
Are GE Profile or Maytag washing machines cheaper to run?
Maytag. The typical (median) Maytag model costs $26 a year in electricity, against $26 for GE Profile, about $7 over a 11-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest GE Profile washing machine to run?
The GE Profile PFQ97HS*V*** family, at $25 a year (136 kWh).
What is the cheapest Maytag washing machine to run?
The Maytag MHW8150E series, at $14 a year (79 kWh).