Name: Equator Advanced Appliances CW 2240 T
Brand: Equator Advanced Appliances

Equator Advanced Appliances CW 2240 T

2.2 cu ft front load washer. Energy factor (IMEF) 2.07 against a federal minimum of 1.84. Uses 2,713 gallons of water a year. #58 of 83 front-load washers under 3 cu ft, by yearly cost.

$20 at 18.16¢/kWhper year

$200 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years

$18 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$20 at 18.16¢/kWh

Typical similar-size model (73 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

2,713 gallons a year at 295 loads, per the EPA test. Integrated water factor 4.2 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.

UPC: 747037117263

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2023-12-27. On the market since 2024-01-01. EPA record 3354413.

Energy and specs

Type	Front Load
Load configuration	Front Load
Capacity	2.2 cu ft
Height × width × depth	33.25 × 23.5 × 23.50 in
Annual energy use	110 kWh (295 loads, including water heating)
IMEF (higher is better)	2.07
Federal minimum IMEF	1.84
Annual water use	2,713 gallons
IWF (lower is better)	4.2
Federal maximum IWF	4.7
Features	Hand Wash Cycle, Steam Cycle, Sanitize Option
Connected (smart)	No
Markets	United States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Clothes Washers, record 3354413. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

Similar models from other brands

Rule: certified front-load washers within 0.5 cu ft of this one (1.7 to 2.7 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

Brand	Model	Size	Energy	Cost
Midea	MLH25N7BWW	2.5 cu ft	65 kWh	$12 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Midea	MLH27N4AWWC	2.5 cu ft	65 kWh	$12 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Bosch	WGA12400**	2.1 cu ft	70 kWh	$13 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Beko	BWM242300SWW	2.3 cu ft	73 kWh	$13 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Blomberg	BLWM242300SWG	2.3 cu ft	73 kWh	$13 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Summit	LW24W	2.3 cu ft	73 kWh	$13 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr

Equator Advanced Appliances CW 2240 T

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