GE GTW490ACJ5WS: $28 a year to run
This model (Washing machines) uses 133 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $28 a year and $280 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
133 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$28
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$280
Efficiency rank
287 / 414
Product details
| Volume (cu ft) | 4.40 |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | May 15, 2018 |
Compared with the average model (Washing machines), this one costs about $2 more a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| LG WT1901C* | 130 | $27 |
| LG WT7200C* | 130 | $27 |
| LG WT7400C* | 130 | $27 |
| LG WT7480C* | 130 | $27 |
| LG WT7500C* | 130 | $27 |
| LG WT7600H*A | 130 | $27 |
| LG WT7800C* | 130 | $27 |
| LG WT7850H*A | 130 | $27 |
- Refrigerators
- Freezers
- Dishwashers
- Tumble dryers
- Room air conditioners
- Dehumidifiers
- Water heaters
- Electric cooktops and ranges
- Televisions
- Computers
- Air purifiers
Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology