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Speed Queen LWN6ZR**116T*** family

3.2 cu ft · Top Load washing machine

Electricity, 11 years
$120
Per year
$11

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Per year (U.S. avg)
$11
Over 11 years
$120
Saves vs the federal maximum
$3/yr
Rank for running cost
#1 of 109

About the Speed Queen LWN6ZR**116T*** family

The Speed Queen LWN6ZR**116T*** family is a 3.2 cu ft top load washing machine certified by ENERGY STAR. Its official test figure is 60 kWh of electricity a year, which at the U.S. average price of 18.19¢ per kWh comes to $11 a year, or $120 over a typical 11-year life.

That is 24% less energy than the federal maximum for this type of washer (79 kWh a year), a saving of about $3 a year compared with a model that only just meets the standard.

Among 109 top load models it ranks #1 for running cost, in the cheapest 10%.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$11
Electricity over 11 years
$120
Add the price you pay
+ $120

60 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

BrandSpeed Queen
ModelLWN6ZR**116T***
TypeTop Load
Energy use60 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type79 kWh / year
Water use4,072 gallons / year
Size3.2 cu ft
Width25.6 in
Load typeTop Load
Water efficiency (IWF)4.3
Energy efficiency (IMEF)2.06
Height43.00 in
Depth28.00 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.

Questions people ask

How much does the Speed Queen LWN6ZR**116T*** family cost to run?

About $11 a year at the U.S. average electricity price (18.19¢/kWh), based on its ENERGY STAR rating of 60 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 Speed Queen LWN6ZR**116T*** family cost in electricity over its life?

About $120 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 Speed Queen LWN6ZR**116T*** family energy efficient?

Yes. It is ENERGY STAR certified and uses 24% less energy than the federal maximum for its type.

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