One machine that washes and dries. Ranked here on its washing energy.
Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Clothes Washers dataset, data.energystar.gov. Refreshed Oct 24, 2026.
The cheapest to run in each size band. Rank is by yearly cost among models of the same type and size band. No manufacturer pays for a place.
| Rank | Model | Energy | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 of 12, all sizes | LG WM6998H*A | 99 kWh | $18 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| #2 of 12, all sizes | LG WC6907H*A | 102 kWh | $19 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| #3 of 12, all sizes | Samsung WD53DBA9**H* | 103 kWh | $19 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| #3 of 12, all sizes | Samsung WD80H53*H* | 103 kWh | $19 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| #3 of 12, all sizes | Samsung WD90F53*V* | 103 kWh | $19 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| #6 of 12, all sizes | Lg Signature WM9998H*A | 108 kWh | $20 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| #7 of 12, all sizes | GE Profile PFQ97HS*V*** | 136 kWh | $25 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| #8 of 12, all sizes | Whirlpool WFC682CL** | 139 kWh | $25 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| #9 of 12, all sizes | GE Profile PFQ83HSHW*** | 150 kWh | $27 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| #9 of 12, all sizes | GE Profile PFQ83HSLW*** | 150 kWh | $27 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| #9 of 12, all sizes | GE Profile PFQ83HSPW*** | 150 kWh | $27 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| #9 of 12, all sizes | GE Profile PFQ83HSSW*** | 150 kWh | $27 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |