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GE vs GE Profile washing machines: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified GE and GE Profile washing machine, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical GE model
$27/yr
23 models
Typical GE Profile model · cheaper to run
$26/yr
16 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 typical | GE Profile typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large (4 to 5 cu ft) | $27 (18) | $27 (6) | GE GTW490ACJ2WS · $24/yr |
| Extra large (5 cu ft and up) | $29 (2) | $26 (10) | GE Profile PFW870S*V*** family · $25/yr |
Cheapest GE models to run
- GFW148S*M*** family 2.4 cu ft · $18/yr
- GTW490ACJ2WS 4.4 cu ft · $24/yr
- GTW490ACJ3WS 4.4 cu ft · $24/yr
- GTW490ACJ4WS 4.4 cu ft · $24/yr
- GTW490ACJ5WS 4.4 cu ft · $24/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 GE or GE Profile washing machines cheaper to run?
GE Profile. The typical (median) GE Profile model costs $26 a year in electricity, against $27 for GE, about $10 over a 11-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest GE washing machine to run?
The GE GFW148S*M*** family, at $18 a year (97 kWh).
What is the cheapest GE Profile washing machine to run?
The GE Profile PFQ97HS*V*** family, at $25 a year (136 kWh).