6.0 cu ft top load washer. Energy factor (IMEF) 2.06 against a federal minimum of 1.57. Uses 7,636 gallons of water a year. #69 of 69 top-load washers 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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7,636 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.
The EPA record lists no additional model numbers.
An asterisk in the model number stands for color or trim codes, so those finishes share these figures.
UPC: 883049483146
ENERGY STAR certified 2017-12-18. On the market since 2018-04-01. EPA record 2309397.
| Type | Top Load |
| Load configuration | Top Load |
| Capacity | 6.0 cu ft |
| Annual energy use | 311 kWh (295 loads, including water heating) |
| IMEF (higher is better) | 2.06 |
| Federal minimum IMEF | 1.57 |
| Annual water use | 7,636 gallons |
| IWF (lower is better) | 4.3 |
| Federal maximum IWF | 6.5 |
| Features | Steam Cycle, Sanitize Option |
| Connected (smart) | No |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Clothes Washers, record 2309397. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".
Rule: certified top-load washers within 0.5 cu ft of this one (5.5 to 6.5 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.
| Brand | Model | Size | Energy | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG | WT8400C* | 5.5 cu ft | 120 kWh | $22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| LG | WT8480C* | 5.5 cu ft | 120 kWh | $22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| LG | WT8600C* | 5.5 cu ft | 120 kWh | $22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| LG | WT8700C* | 5.5 cu ft | 120 kWh | $22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Samsung | WA55A73**A* | 5.5 cu ft | 120 kWh | $22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Samsung | WA55A77**A* | 5.5 cu ft | 120 kWh | $22 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
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