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GE vs Samsung washing machines: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified GE and Samsung washing machine, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical GE model
$27/yr
23 models
Typical Samsung model · cheaper to run
$19/yr
66 models
Difference over 11 years
$90
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | GE typical | Samsung typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 3 cu ft) | $18 (1) | $16 (5) | Samsung WW22K680*A* family · $16/yr |
| Large (4 to 5 cu ft) | $27 (18) | $17 (17) | Samsung WF45T60**A* family · $16/yr |
| Extra large (5 cu ft and up) | $29 (2) | $22 (44) | Samsung WF51CG80**A* family · $17/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 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 or Samsung washing machines cheaper to run?
Samsung. The typical (median) Samsung model costs $19 a year in electricity, against $27 for GE, about $90 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 Samsung washing machine to run?
The Samsung WF45T60**A* family, at $16 a year (90 kWh).