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Top-load washers with the lowest running cost

Top-load washers with the lowest yearly cost, including water heating. Picked by a fixed rule. No manufacturer pays for a place.

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Clothes Washers dataset, data.energystar.gov. Refreshed Oct 24, 2026.

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#1
Speed Queen · 3.2 cu ft · Top Load
EnergyDough Pick

LWN6ZR**116T***

31% better than federal minimum
Per year$11 at 18.16¢/kWh
10 years$109 at 18.16¢/kWh
#1 of 47 top-load washers under 5.2 cu ft, by yearly cost. Costs less to run than 45 of them.
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#2
Speed Queen · 3.2 cu ft · Top Load

LWN6ZR**119T***

31% better than federal minimum
Per year$11 at 18.16¢/kWh
10 years$109 at 18.16¢/kWh
#1 of 47 top-load washers under 5.2 cu ft, by yearly cost. Costs less to run than 45 of them.
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#3
LG · 5.0 cu ft · Top Load

WT7250C*

76% better than federal minimum
Per year$20 at 18.16¢/kWh
10 years$200 at 18.16¢/kWh
#3 of 47 top-load washers under 5.2 cu ft, by yearly cost. Costs less to run than 43 of them.
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#4
LG · 5.0 cu ft · Top Load

WT7300C*

76% better than federal minimum
Per year$20 at 18.16¢/kWh
10 years$200 at 18.16¢/kWh
#3 of 47 top-load washers under 5.2 cu ft, by yearly cost. Costs less to run than 43 of them.
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#5
LG · 5.0 cu ft · Top Load

WT8200C*

31% better than federal minimum
Per year$22 at 18.16¢/kWh
10 years$218 at 18.16¢/kWh
#5 of 47 top-load washers under 5.2 cu ft, by yearly cost. Costs less to run than 33 of them.
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#6
LG · 4.8 cu ft · Top Load

WT8205C*

31% better than federal minimum
Per year$22 at 18.16¢/kWh
10 years$218 at 18.16¢/kWh
#5 of 47 top-load washers under 5.2 cu ft, by yearly cost. Costs less to run than 33 of them.
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RankModelSizeEnergyCost
#1
of 47, under 5.2 cu ft		Speed Queen
LWN6ZR**116T***		3.2 cu ft
Top Load		60 kWh$11 at 18.16¢/kWh/yrPick
#1
of 47, under 5.2 cu ft		Speed Queen
LWN6ZR**119T***		3.2 cu ft
Top Load		60 kWh$11 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#3
of 47, under 5.2 cu ft		LG
WT7250C*		5.0 cu ft
Top Load		110 kWh$20 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#3
of 47, under 5.2 cu ft		LG
WT7300C*		5.0 cu ft
Top Load		110 kWh$20 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#5
of 47, under 5.2 cu ft		LG
WT8200C*		5.0 cu ft
Top Load		120 kWh$22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#5
of 47, under 5.2 cu ft		LG
WT8205C*		4.8 cu ft
Top Load		120 kWh$22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#5
of 47, under 5.2 cu ft		LG
WT8300C*		5.0 cu ft
Top Load		120 kWh$22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#5
of 47, under 5.2 cu ft		Samsung
WA49B5205A*		4.9 cu ft
Top Load		120 kWh$22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#5
of 47, under 5.2 cu ft		Samsung
WA50A54**A*		5.0 cu ft
Top Load		120 kWh$22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#5
of 47, under 5.2 cu ft		Samsung
WA50R52**A*		5.0 cu ft
Top Load		120 kWh$22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#5
of 47, under 5.2 cu ft		Samsung
WA50R54**A*		5.0 cu ft
Top Load		120 kWh$22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#5
of 47, under 5.2 cu ft		Samsung
WA50T53**A*		5.0 cu ft
Top Load		120 kWh$22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#5
of 47, under 5.2 cu ft		Samsung
WA51A5505A*		5.1 cu ft
Top Load		120 kWh$22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#5
of 47, under 5.2 cu ft		Samsung
WA51DG5505A*		5.1 cu ft
Top Load		120 kWh$22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#1
of 69, 5.2+ cu ft		LG
WT8400C*		5.5 cu ft
Top Load		120 kWh$22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yrPick
#1
of 69, 5.2+ cu ft		LG
WT8480C*		5.5 cu ft
Top Load		120 kWh$22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#1
of 69, 5.2+ cu ft		LG
WT8600C*		5.5 cu ft
Top Load		120 kWh$22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#1
of 69, 5.2+ cu ft		LG
WT8700C*		5.5 cu ft
Top Load		120 kWh$22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#1
of 69, 5.2+ cu ft		Samsung
WA52A55**A*		5.2 cu ft
Top Load		120 kWh$22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#1
of 69, 5.2+ cu ft		Samsung
WA52DG55**A*		5.2 cu ft
Top Load		120 kWh$22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#1
of 69, 5.2+ cu ft		Samsung
WA53CG7155A*		5.3 cu ft
Top Load		120 kWh$22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#1
of 69, 5.2+ cu ft		Samsung
WA53CG7555A*		5.3 cu ft
Top Load		120 kWh$22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#1
of 69, 5.2+ cu ft		Samsung
WA54A7305A*		5.4 cu ft
Top Load		120 kWh$22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#1
of 69, 5.2+ cu ft		Samsung
WA54CG7105A*		5.4 cu ft
Top Load		120 kWh$22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#1
of 69, 5.2+ cu ft		Samsung
WA54CG715*A*		5.4 cu ft
Top Load		120 kWh$22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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