5.0 cu ft front load washer. Energy factor (IMEF) 2.76 against a federal minimum of 1.84. Uses 4,460 gallons of water a year. #38 of 41 front-load washers 5+ cu ft, by yearly cost.
Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Clothes Washers dataset, data.energystar.gov. Refreshed Oct 24, 2026.
CPSC recalls that mention GE clothes washers and washing machines (checked Oct 24, 2026). Check whether your model number is listed in the notice:
• GE Appliances Recalls Top-Loading Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard (2016-09-15)
• GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Injury Hazard (2012-10-03)
• GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards (2010-06-10)
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4,460 gallons a year at 295 loads, per the EPA test. Integrated water factor 3 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.
GFW850SPNDG,Color: Nickel; UPC 084691849360; GFW850SPNRS,Color: Sapphire; UPC 084691849346; GFW850SSNWW,Color: White; UPC 084691849292
An asterisk in the model number stands for color or trim codes, so those finishes share these figures.
UPC: 084691849292
ENERGY STAR certified 2019-09-17. On the market since 2019-09-19. EPA record 2346625.
| Type | Front Load |
| Load configuration | Front Load |
| Capacity | 5.0 cu ft |
| Annual energy use | 158 kWh (295 loads, including water heating) |
| IMEF (higher is better) | 2.76 |
| Federal minimum IMEF | 1.84 |
| Annual water use | 4,460 gallons |
| IWF (lower is better) | 3 |
| Federal maximum IWF | 4.7 |
| Features | Steam Cycle, Delayed Start, Sanitize Option, Gentle Cycle |
| Connected (smart) | No |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Clothes Washers, record 2346625. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".
Rule: certified front-load washers within 0.5 cu ft of this one (4.5 to 5.5 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.
| Brand | Model | Size | Energy | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrolux | ELFW7738*** | 4.5 cu ft | 74 kWh | $13 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Hisense | WFU34633B* | 4.6 cu ft | 75 kWh | $14 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Hisense | WFU34633B*1 | 4.6 cu ft | 75 kWh | $14 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Hisense | WFU34633BW | 4.6 cu ft | 75 kWh | $14 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Hisense | WFU54635B* | 4.6 cu ft | 75 kWh | $14 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Hisense | WFU54635B*1 | 4.6 cu ft | 75 kWh | $14 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
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