Name: GE Profile PTW600B*R***
Brand: GE Profile

GE Profile PTW600B*R***

5.0 cu ft top load washer. Energy factor (IMEF) 2.06 against a federal minimum of 1.57. Uses 6,343 gallons of water a year. #33 of 47 top-load washers under 5.2 cu ft, by yearly cost.

$29 at 18.16¢/kWhper year

$287 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years

$15 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$29 at 18.16¢/kWh

Typical similar-size model (101 top load models)$27 at 18.16¢/kWh

Thirstiest certified top-load washers$56 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

6,343 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.

Also sold as

PTW600BPRDG,Color: Diamond Gray; PTW600BSRWS,Color: White

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

UPC: 084691876328; 084691876359

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2021-08-05. On the market since 2021-08-30. EPA record 2382907.

Energy and specs

Type	Top Load
Load configuration	Top Load
Capacity	5.0 cu ft
Height × width × depth	56.00 × 27.9 × 28.00 in
Annual energy use	158 kWh (295 loads, including water heating)
IMEF (higher is better)	2.06
Federal minimum IMEF	1.57
Annual water use	6,343 gallons
IWF (lower is better)	4.3
Federal maximum IWF	6.5
Features	Gentle Cycle
Connected (smart)	No
Markets	United States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Clothes Washers, record 2382907. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

Similar models from other brands

Rule: certified top-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
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