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GE vs Whirlpool washing machines: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified GE and Whirlpool washing machine, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical GE model
$27/yr
23 models
Typical Whirlpool model · cheaper to run
$25/yr
24 models
Difference over 11 years
$20
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | GE typical | Whirlpool typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 3 cu ft) | $18 (1) | $16 (3) | Whirlpool WFH5424S series · $15/yr |
| Large (4 to 5 cu ft) | $27 (18) | $25 (12) | Whirlpool WFW7540F series · $16/yr |
| Extra large (5 cu ft and up) | $29 (2) | $47 (9) | Whirlpool WFW6720R 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 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 or Whirlpool washing machines cheaper to run?
Whirlpool. The typical (median) Whirlpool model costs $25 a year in electricity, against $27 for GE, about $20 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 Whirlpool washing machine to run?
The Whirlpool WFH5424S series, at $15 a year (80 kWh).