5.3 cu ft front load washer. Energy factor (IMEF) 2.76 against a federal minimum of 1.84. Uses 5,003 gallons of water a year. #26 of 41 front-load washers 5+ 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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5,003 gallons a year at 295 loads, per the EPA test. Integrated water factor 3.2 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.
The EPA record lists no additional model numbers.
ENERGY STAR certified 2026-08-14. On the market since 2026-08-04. EPA record 4689694.
| Type | Front Load |
| Load configuration | Front Load |
| Capacity | 5.3 cu ft |
| Annual energy use | 117 kWh (295 loads, including water heating) |
| IMEF (higher is better) | 2.76 |
| Federal minimum IMEF | 1.84 |
| Annual water use | 5,003 gallons |
| IWF (lower is better) | 3.2 |
| Federal maximum IWF | 4.7 |
| Connected (smart) | No |
| Markets | United States |
Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Clothes Washers, record 4689694. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".
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 |
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