4.5 cu ft top load washer. Energy factor (IMEF) 2.06 against a federal minimum of 1.57. Uses 5,683 gallons of water a year. #31 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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• GE Appliances Recalls Top-Loading Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard (2016-09-15)
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5,683 gallons a year at 295 loads, per the EPA test. Integrated water factor 4.3 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.
GTW685BPLDG,Color - Diamond Gray, UPC - 084691825739; GTW685BSLWS,Color - White / Silver, UPC - 084691825609
An asterisk in the model number stands for color or trim codes, so those finishes share these figures.
UPC: 84691825609
ENERGY STAR certified 2018-02-12. On the market since 2017-05-03. EPA record 2310720.
| Type | Top Load |
| Load configuration | Top Load |
| Capacity | 4.5 cu ft |
| Annual energy use | 150 kWh (295 loads, including water heating) |
| IMEF (higher is better) | 2.06 |
| Federal minimum IMEF | 1.57 |
| Annual water use | 5,683 gallons |
| IWF (lower is better) | 4.3 |
| Federal maximum IWF | 6.5 |
| Features | Gentle Cycle, Delayed Start, Sanitize Option |
| Connected (smart) | No |
| Markets | United States |
Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Clothes Washers, record 2310720. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".
Rule: certified top-load washers within 0.5 cu ft of this one (4.0 to 5.0 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.
| Brand | Model | Size | Energy | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG | WT7250C* | 5.0 cu ft | 110 kWh | $20 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| LG | WT7300C* | 5.0 cu ft | 110 kWh | $20 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| LG | WT8200C* | 5.0 cu ft | 120 kWh | $22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| LG | WT8205C* | 4.8 cu ft | 120 kWh | $22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| LG | WT8300C* | 5.0 cu ft | 120 kWh | $22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Samsung | WA49B5205A* | 4.9 cu ft | 120 kWh | $22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
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