4.5 cu ft front load washer. Energy factor (IMEF) 2.76 against a federal minimum of 1.84. Uses 4,248 gallons of water a year. #72 of 84 front-load washers 3–5 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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4,248 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.
(base model H24JAJ50(3B))
An asterisk in the model number stands for color or trim codes, so those finishes share these figures.
UPC: 883049692234
ENERGY STAR certified 2024-07-18. On the market since 2024-08-02. EPA record 3554702.
| Type | Front Load |
| Load configuration | Front Load |
| Capacity | 4.5 cu ft |
| Height × width × depth | 39.00 × 27.0 × 32.00 in |
| Annual energy use | 140 kWh (295 loads, including water heating) |
| IMEF (higher is better) | 2.76 |
| Federal minimum IMEF | 1.84 |
| Annual water use | 4,248 gallons |
| IWF (lower is better) | 3.2 |
| Federal maximum IWF | 4.7 |
| Features | Sanitize Option |
| Connected (smart) | No |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Clothes Washers, record 3554702. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".
Rule: certified front-load washers within 0.5 cu ft of this one (4.0 to 5.0 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.
| Brand | Model | Size | Energy | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrolux | ELFW7337*** | 4.4 cu ft | 50 kWh | $9 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Frigidaire | FWFX22D4EW | 4.4 cu ft | 50 kWh | $9 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| 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 |
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