4.5 cu ft front load washer. Energy factor (IMEF) 2.92 against a federal minimum of 1.84. Uses 4,210 gallons of water a year. #18 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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4,210 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.
An asterisk in the model number stands for color or trim codes, so those finishes share these figures.
UPC: 883049384528
ENERGY STAR certified 2018-02-05. On the market since 2016-06-01. EPA record 2310326.
| Type | Front Load |
| Load configuration | Front Load |
| Capacity | 4.5 cu ft |
| Annual energy use | 88 kWh (295 loads, including water heating) |
| IMEF (higher is better) | 2.92 |
| Federal minimum IMEF | 1.84 |
| Annual water use | 4,210 gallons |
| IWF (lower is better) | 3.2 |
| Federal maximum IWF | 4.7 |
| Features | Delayed Start |
| Connected (smart) | No |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Clothes Washers, record 2310326. 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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