5.0 cu ft front load washer. Energy factor (IMEF) 2.92 against a federal minimum of 1.84. Uses 4,235 gallons of water a year. #6 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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4,235 gallons a year at 295 loads, per the EPA test. Integrated water factor 2.9 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.
An asterisk in the model number stands for color or trim codes, so those finishes share these figures.
UPC: 887276348063
ENERGY STAR certified 2019-07-04. On the market since 2019-08-16. EPA record 2341069.
| Type | Front Load |
| Load configuration | Front Load |
| Capacity | 5.0 cu ft |
| Annual energy use | 100 kWh (295 loads, including water heating) |
| IMEF (higher is better) | 2.92 |
| Federal minimum IMEF | 1.84 |
| Annual water use | 4,235 gallons |
| IWF (lower is better) | 2.9 |
| Federal maximum IWF | 4.7 |
| Features | Gentle Cycle, Quick wash, Delicate |
| Connected (smart) | No |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Clothes Washers, record 2341069. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".
Rule: certified front-load washers within 0.5 cu ft of this one (4.5 to 5.5 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.
| Brand | Model | Size | Energy | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrolux | ELFW7738*** | 4.5 cu ft | 74 kWh | $13 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Hisense | WFU34633B* | 4.6 cu ft | 75 kWh | $14 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Hisense | WFU34633B*1 | 4.6 cu ft | 75 kWh | $14 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Hisense | WFU34633BW | 4.6 cu ft | 75 kWh | $14 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Hisense | WFU54635B* | 4.6 cu ft | 75 kWh | $14 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Hisense | WFU54635B*1 | 4.6 cu ft | 75 kWh | $14 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
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