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GE vs Midea washing machines: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified GE and Midea washing machine, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical GE model
$27/yr
23 models
Typical Midea model · cheaper to run
$21/yr
16 models
Difference over 11 years
$71
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | GE typical | Midea typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 3 cu ft) | $18 (1) | $13 (4) | Midea MLH25N7BWW · $12/yr |
| Large (4 to 5 cu ft) | $27 (18) | $20 (4) | Midea MFH180-G1304DS/F01E-US · $20/yr |
| Extra large (5 cu ft and up) | $29 (2) | $39 (8) | Midea MLH52S7AGS · $20/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 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 or Midea washing machines cheaper to run?
Midea. The typical (median) Midea model costs $21 a year in electricity, against $27 for GE, about $71 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 Midea washing machine to run?
The Midea MLH25N7BWW, at $12 a year (65 kWh).