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Maytag vs Whirlpool washing machines: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Maytag and Whirlpool washing machine, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Maytag model
$26/yr
12 models
Typical Whirlpool model · cheaper to run
$25/yr
24 models
Difference over 11 years
$3
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Maytag typical | Whirlpool typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large (4 to 5 cu ft) | $17 (6) | $25 (12) | Maytag MHW8150E series · $14/yr |
| Extra large (5 cu ft and up) | $47 (6) | $47 (9) | Maytag MFW7020R series · $25/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
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 Maytag or Whirlpool washing machines cheaper to run?
Whirlpool. The typical (median) Whirlpool model costs $25 a year in electricity, against $26 for Maytag, about $3 over a 11-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Maytag washing machine to run?
The Maytag MHW8150E series, at $14 a year (79 kWh).
What is the cheapest Whirlpool washing machine to run?
The Whirlpool WFH5424S series, at $15 a year (80 kWh).