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Premium Levella PWMF286HS
2.8 cu ft · Front Load washing machine
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About the Premium Levella PWMF286HS
The Premium Levella PWMF286HS is a 2.8 cu ft front load washing machine certified by ENERGY STAR. Its official test figure is 39 kWh of electricity a year, which at the U.S. average price of 18.19¢ per kWh comes to $7 a year, or $78 over a typical 11-year life.
That is 37% less energy than the federal maximum for this type of washer (62 kWh a year), a saving of about $4 a year compared with a model that only just meets the standard.
Among 243 front load models it ranks #4 for running cost, in the cheapest 10%.
Cost to run where you live
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
| Brand | Premium Levella |
| Model | PWMF286HS |
| Type | Front Load |
| Energy use | 39 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 62 kWh / year |
| Water use | 2,615 gallons / year |
| Size | 2.8 cu ft |
| Width | 23.4 in |
| Load type | Front Load |
| Water efficiency (IWF) | 3.2 |
| Energy efficiency (IMEF) | 2.92 |
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.
Questions people ask
How much does the Premium Levella PWMF286HS cost to run?
About $7 a year at the U.S. average electricity price (18.19¢/kWh), based on its ENERGY STAR rating of 39 kWh a year. In a state with expensive power it can be much more; pick your state on this page to see your number.
How much will the Premium Levella PWMF286HS cost in electricity over its life?
About $78 over 11 years, a typical life for a washing machine. Add that to the price you pay to get the true cost to own.
Is the Premium Levella PWMF286HS energy efficient?
Yes. It is ENERGY STAR certified and uses 37% less energy than the federal maximum for its type.
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