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Front Load Top 10% cheapest to run

Premium Levella PWMF280HB: $7 a year to run

This washing machine uses 39 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $7 a year and $78 over a typical 11-year life. It ranks #3 of 243 front load models for running cost.

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  2. Plus running cost. Add $78 of electricity over 11 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Per year (U.S. avg)
$7
Over 11 years
$78
Saves vs the federal minimum
$4/yr
Size
2.8 cu ft

Where to buy

Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$7
Electricity over 11 years
$78
Add the price you pay
+ $78

39 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.

One of the cheapest to run

No ENERGY STAR model of the same type and size uses less electricity.

Specs

BrandPremium Levella
ModelsPWMF280HB, PWMF280HT, PWMF280HW
TypeFront Load
Energy use39 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type62 kWh / year
Water use2,615 gallons / year
Width23.4 in

Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.

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