2.7 cu ft front load washer. Energy factor (IMEF) 2.76 against a federal minimum of 1.84. Uses 2,549 gallons of water a year. #17 of 83 front-load washers under 3 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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2,549 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 2025-09-24. On the market since 2025-09-11. EPA record 4510107.
| Type | Front Load |
| Load configuration | Front Load |
| Capacity | 2.7 cu ft |
| Annual energy use | 75 kWh (295 loads, including water heating) |
| IMEF (higher is better) | 2.76 |
| Federal minimum IMEF | 1.84 |
| Annual water use | 2,549 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 4510107. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".
Rule: certified front-load washers within 0.5 cu ft of this one (2.2 to 3.2 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.
| Brand | Model | Size | Energy | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown | CRNWM280W00 | 2.8 cu ft | 39 kWh | $7 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Hisense | WF5S2845BB | 2.8 cu ft | 39 kWh | $7 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Hisense | WF5S2845BT | 2.8 cu ft | 39 kWh | $7 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Hisense | WF5S2845BW | 2.8 cu ft | 39 kWh | $7 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Premium Levella | PWMF280HB | 2.8 cu ft | 39 kWh | $7 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Premium Levella | PWMF280HT | 2.8 cu ft | 39 kWh | $7 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
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