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GE Profile vs Midea washing machines: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified GE Profile and Midea washing machine, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical GE Profile model
$26/yr
16 models
Typical Midea model · cheaper to run
$21/yr
16 models
Difference over 11 years
$61
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | GE Profile typical | Midea typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large (4 to 5 cu ft) | $27 (6) | $20 (4) | Midea MFH180-G1304DS/F01E-US · $20/yr |
| Extra large (5 cu ft and up) | $26 (10) | $39 (8) | Midea MLH52S7AGS · $20/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 Midea models to run
- MLH25N7BWW 2.5 cu ft · $12/yr
- MLH27N4AWWC 2.5 cu ft · $12/yr
- MLH27N5AWWC 2.7 cu ft · $14/yr
- MLHW27S7BCG 2.7 cu ft · $14/yr
- MLH52S7AGS 5.2 cu ft · $20/yr
Questions
Are GE Profile or Midea washing machines cheaper to run?
Midea. The typical (median) Midea model costs $21 a year in electricity, against $26 for GE Profile, about $61 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 Midea washing machine to run?
The Midea MLH25N7BWW, at $12 a year (65 kWh).