4.4 cu ft top load washer. Energy factor (IMEF) 2.07 against a federal minimum of 1.57. Uses 5,273 gallons of water a year. #19 of 47 top-load washers under 5.2 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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5,273 gallons a year at 295 loads, per the EPA test. Integrated water factor 4.1 gallons per cycle per cu ft (federal maximum 6.5; lower is better).
We show water in gallons only. Water and sewer rates vary too much by town for a fair national dollar figure.
The EPA record lists no additional model numbers.
UPC: 84691815884
ENERGY STAR certified 2018-02-12. On the market since 2016-12-12. EPA record 2310626.
| Type | Top Load |
| Load configuration | Top Load |
| Capacity | 4.4 cu ft |
| Annual energy use | 133 kWh (295 loads, including water heating) |
| IMEF (higher is better) | 2.07 |
| Federal minimum IMEF | 1.57 |
| Annual water use | 5,273 gallons |
| IWF (lower is better) | 4.1 |
| Federal maximum IWF | 6.5 |
| Features | Gentle Cycle |
| Connected (smart) | No |
| Markets | United States |
Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Clothes Washers, record 2310626. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".
Rule: certified top-load washers within 0.5 cu ft of this one (3.9 to 4.9 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.
| Brand | Model | Size | Energy | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG | WT8205C* | 4.8 cu ft | 120 kWh | $22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Samsung | WA49B5205A* | 4.9 cu ft | 120 kWh | $22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| LG | WT1150C* | 4.5 cu ft | 140 kWh | $25 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| LG | WT1501C* | 4.5 cu ft | 140 kWh | $25 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| LG | WT5275C* | 4.5 cu ft | 140 kWh | $25 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| GE Profile | PTW605B*R*** | 4.9 cu ft | 158 kWh | $29 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
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