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GE Profile vs Whirlpool washing machines: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified GE Profile and Whirlpool washing machine, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical GE Profile model
$26/yr
16 models
Typical Whirlpool model · cheaper to run
$25/yr
24 models
Difference over 11 years
$10
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | GE Profile typical | Whirlpool typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large (4 to 5 cu ft) | $27 (6) | $25 (12) | Whirlpool WFW7540F series · $16/yr |
| Extra large (5 cu ft and up) | $26 (10) | $47 (9) | 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 Whirlpool models to run
- WFH5424S series 2.8 cu ft · $15/yr
- WFW7540F series 4.5 cu ft · $16/yr
- WFW92HEF series 4.5 cu ft · $16/yr
- WFW4124VJ 2.8 cu ft · $16/yr
- WFW4090N series 2 cu ft · $17/yr
Questions
Are GE Profile or Whirlpool washing machines cheaper to run?
Whirlpool. The typical (median) Whirlpool model costs $25 a year in electricity, against $26 for GE Profile, about $10 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 Whirlpool washing machine to run?
The Whirlpool WFH5424S series, at $15 a year (80 kWh).