Name: GE Profile PFW870S*V***
Brand: GE Profile

GE Profile PFW870S*V***

5.3 cu ft front load washer. Energy factor (IMEF) 2.92 against a federal minimum of 1.84. Uses 4,726 gallons of water a year. #33 of 41 front-load washers 5+ cu ft, by yearly cost.

$25 at 18.16¢/kWhper year

$247 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years

$47 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$25 at 18.16¢/kWh

Typical similar-size model (45 front load models)$20 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

4,726 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.

Also sold as

PFW870SPVRS; PFW870SSVWW

An asterisk in the model number stands for color or trim codes, so those finishes share these figures.

UPC: 084691939191; 084691939207

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2023-11-08. On the market since 2023-11-27. EPA record 2732560.

Energy and specs

Type	Front Load
Load configuration	Front Load
Capacity	5.3 cu ft
Height × width × depth	39.80 × 28.0 × 34.00 in
Annual energy use	136 kWh (295 loads, including water heating)
IMEF (higher is better)	2.92
Federal minimum IMEF	1.84
Annual water use	4,726 gallons
IWF (lower is better)	3
Federal maximum IWF	4.7
Features	Sanitize Option
Connected (smart)	No
Markets	United States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Clothes Washers, record 2732560. 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 (4.8 to 5.8 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

Brand	Model	Size	Energy	Cost
Samsung	WF51CG80*A	5.1 cu ft	93 kWh	$17 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LG	WM3470C*	5.0 cu ft	95 kWh	$17 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Maytag	MHW6630M**	4.8 cu ft	99 kWh	$18 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LG	WM5800H*A	5.0 cu ft	99 kWh	$18 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Samsung	WF50A86*A	5.0 cu ft	99 kWh	$18 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Samsung	WF50BG83*A	5.0 cu ft	99 kWh	$18 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr