4.4 cu ft top load washer. Energy factor (IMEF) 2.07 against a federal minimum of 1.57. Uses 5,346 gallons of water a year. #36 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.
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5,346 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: 084691815884
ENERGY STAR certified 2024-01-22. On the market since 2024-01-29. EPA record 3387648.
| Type | Top Load |
| Load configuration | Top Load |
| Capacity | 4.4 cu ft |
| Height × width × depth | 44.00 × 27.0 × 27.00 in |
| Annual energy use | 170 kWh (295 loads, including water heating) |
| IMEF (higher is better) | 2.07 |
| Federal minimum IMEF | 1.57 |
| Annual water use | 5,346 gallons |
| IWF (lower is better) | 4.1 |
| Federal maximum IWF | 6.5 |
| Features | Impeller |
| Connected (smart) | No |
| Markets | United States |
Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Clothes Washers, record 3387648. 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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