Name: Blomberg WM98220SX*
Brand: Blomberg

Blomberg WM98220SX*

2.3 cu ft front load washer. Energy factor (IMEF) 2.1 against a federal minimum of 1.84. Uses 2,578 gallons of water a year. #54 of 83 front-load washers under 3 cu ft, by yearly cost.

$19 at 18.16¢/kWhper year

$192 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years

$11 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr extra vs. similar size

Your electric rate18.16¢per kWh. Find it on your bill. Default is the U.S. average.

Yearly cost, side by side

This model$19 at 18.16¢/kWh

Typical similar-size model (82 front load models)$18 at 18.16¢/kWh

Thirstiest certified front-load washers$33 at 18.16¢/kWh

Good to know
The EPA figure includes the electricity to heat the wash water with an electric water heater, at 295 loads a year. With a gas water heater, your electric cost is lower. Washing in cold water saves the most.

Water use

2,578 gallons a year at 295 loads, per the EPA test. Integrated water factor 3.8 gallons per cycle per cu ft (federal maximum 4.7; lower is better).

We show water in gallons only. Water and sewer rates vary too much by town for a fair national dollar figure.

Also sold as

The EPA record lists no additional model numbers.

An asterisk in the model number stands for color or trim codes, so those finishes share these figures.

UPC: 8690842516788

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2022-08-23. On the market since 2022-08-31. EPA record 2400443.

Energy and specs

Type	Front Load
Load configuration	Front Load
Capacity	2.3 cu ft
Height × width × depth	33.10 × 23.6 × 22.80 in
Annual energy use	106 kWh (295 loads, including water heating)
IMEF (higher is better)	2.1
Federal minimum IMEF	1.84
Annual water use	2,578 gallons
IWF (lower is better)	3.8
Federal maximum IWF	4.7
Features	Anti-Wrinkle
Connected (smart)	No
Markets	United States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Clothes Washers, record 2400443. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

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Rule: certified front-load washers within 0.5 cu ft of this one (1.8 to 2.8 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

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Hisense	WF5S2845BB	2.8 cu ft	39 kWh	$7 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Hisense	WF5S2845BT	2.8 cu ft	39 kWh	$7 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Hisense	WF5S2845BW	2.8 cu ft	39 kWh	$7 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Premium Levella	PWMF280HB	2.8 cu ft	39 kWh	$7 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Premium Levella	PWMF280HT	2.8 cu ft	39 kWh	$7 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr