2.3 cu ft front load washer. Energy factor (IMEF) 2.24 against a federal minimum of 1.84. Uses 2,510 gallons of water a year. #71 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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2,510 gallons a year at 295 loads, per the EPA test. Integrated water factor 3.7 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 2026-04-27. On the market since 2026-07-01. EPA record 4596094.
| Type | Front Load |
| Load configuration | Front Load |
| Capacity | 2.3 cu ft |
| Annual energy use | 116 kWh (295 loads, including water heating) |
| IMEF (higher is better) | 2.24 |
| Federal minimum IMEF | 1.84 |
| Annual water use | 2,510 gallons |
| IWF (lower is better) | 3.7 |
| Federal maximum IWF | 4.7 |
| Features | Anti-Wrinkle, Delayed Start, Gentle Cycle, Hand Wash Cycle, Sanitize Option, Steam Cycle, Add load, Detergent dosing system, Care-clean machine, Care-cleanTwinDos |
| Connected (smart) | No |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Clothes Washers, record 4596094. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".
Rule: certified front-load washers within 0.5 cu ft of this one (1.8 to 2.8 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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