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GE vs Maytag washing machines: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified GE and Maytag washing machine, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical GE model
$27/yr
23 models
Typical Maytag model · cheaper to run
$26/yr
12 models
Difference over 11 years
$17
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | GE typical | Maytag typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large (4 to 5 cu ft) | $27 (18) | $17 (6) | Maytag MHW8150E series · $14/yr |
| Extra large (5 cu ft and up) | $29 (2) | $47 (6) | Maytag MFW7020R series · $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 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 or Maytag washing machines cheaper to run?
Maytag. The typical (median) Maytag model costs $26 a year in electricity, against $27 for GE, about $17 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 Maytag washing machine to run?
The Maytag MHW8150E series, at $14 a year (79 kWh).