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GE Profile vs Samsung washing machines: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified GE Profile and Samsung washing machine, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical GE Profile model
$26/yr
16 models
Typical Samsung model · cheaper to run
$19/yr
66 models
Difference over 11 years
$80
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | GE Profile typical | Samsung typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large (4 to 5 cu ft) | $27 (6) | $17 (17) | Samsung WF45T60**A* family · $16/yr |
| Extra large (5 cu ft and up) | $26 (10) | $22 (44) | Samsung WF51CG80**A* family · $17/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 Samsung models to run
- WF45T60**A* family 4.5 cu ft · $16/yr
- WW22K680*A* family 2.2 cu ft · $16/yr
- WW25B68**A* family 2.5 cu ft · $16/yr
- WW25B69**A* family 2.5 cu ft · $16/yr
- WW25FG5B series 2.5 cu ft · $16/yr
Questions
Are GE Profile or Samsung washing machines cheaper to run?
Samsung. The typical (median) Samsung model costs $19 a year in electricity, against $26 for GE Profile, about $80 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 Samsung washing machine to run?
The Samsung WF45T60**A* family, at $16 a year (90 kWh).