2.8 cu ft front load washer. Energy factor (IMEF) 2.92 against a federal minimum of 1.84. Uses 2,615 gallons of water a year. #1 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.
We search CPSC recall titles and product names for clothes washers and washing machines. Always confirm at cpsc.gov.
Rebates change by ZIP code and store. Check rebates near you.
2,615 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 2026-06-23. On the market since 2026-06-05. EPA record 4655514.
| Type | Front Load |
| Load configuration | Front Load |
| Capacity | 2.8 cu ft |
| Annual energy use | 39 kWh (295 loads, including water heating) |
| IMEF (higher is better) | 2.92 |
| Federal minimum IMEF | 1.84 |
| Annual water use | 2,615 gallons |
| IWF (lower is better) | 3.2 |
| Federal maximum IWF | 4.7 |
| Connected (smart) | No |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Clothes Washers, record 4655514. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".
Rule: certified front-load washers within 0.5 cu ft of this one (2.3 to 3.3 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 |
| Midea | MLH25N7BWW | 2.5 cu ft | 65 kWh | $12 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Midea | MLH27N4AWWC | 2.5 cu ft | 65 kWh | $12 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
More from Premium Levella · All front-load washers