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Whirlpool WFW5720R**

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.

$25 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$254 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$64 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr extra vs. similar size

Recall check

CPSC recalls that mention Whirlpool clothes washers and washing machines (checked Oct 24, 2026). Check whether your model number is listed in the notice:

• CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Washer and Gas Dryer Units (2002-07-02)

Where it's sold

Whirlpool washers: Whirlpool.com · Local retailers (Whirlpool store locator)

Confirmed from Whirlpool's own where-to-buy or retailer pages and retailer brand pages. Checked Oct 24, 2026. Only sellers that list the whole brand are shown here. Not every seller stocks every model, so check the model number with the seller.

Rebates

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Your electric rate18.16¢per kWh. Find it on your bill. Default is the U.S. average.

Yearly cost, side by side

This model$25 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (103 front load models)$19 at 18.16¢/kWh
Thirstiest certified front-load washers$33 at 18.16¢/kWh
Good to know
The EPA figure includes the electricity to heat the wash water with an electric water heater, at 295 loads a year. With a gas water heater, your electric cost is lower. Washing in cold water saves the most.

Water use

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.

Also sold as

(base model H24JAL50(3B))

An asterisk in the model number stands for color or trim codes, so those finishes share these figures.

UPC: 883049692814

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2024-07-18. On the market since 2024-07-15. EPA record 3554700.

Energy and specs

TypeFront Load
Load configurationFront Load
Capacity4.5 cu ft
Height × width × depth39.00 × 27.0 × 32.00 in
Annual energy use140 kWh (295 loads, including water heating)
IMEF (higher is better)2.76
Federal minimum IMEF1.84
Annual water use4,248 gallons
IWF (lower is better)3.2
Federal maximum IWF4.7
FeaturesSanitize Option
Connected (smart)No
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Clothes Washers, record 3554700. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

Similar models from other brands

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.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
ElectroluxELFW7337***4.4 cu ft50 kWh$9 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
FrigidaireFWFX22D4EW4.4 cu ft50 kWh$9 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
ElectroluxELFW7738***4.5 cu ft74 kWh$13 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
HisenseWFU34633B*4.6 cu ft75 kWh$14 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
HisenseWFU34633B*14.6 cu ft75 kWh$14 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
HisenseWFU34633BW4.6 cu ft75 kWh$14 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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