GE GTW500BMZWS: $34 a year to run
This model (Washing machines) uses 164 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $34 a year and $345 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
164 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$34
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$345
Efficiency rank
355 / 414
Product details
| Volume (cu ft) | 4.30 |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | June 15, 2026 |
Compared with the average model (Washing machines), this one costs about $9 more a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Crosley CFWMH45125AW | 162 | $34 |
| Crosley CFWMH45125AX | 162 | $34 |
| GE GTW470BMM*** | 160 | $34 |
| GE GTW485BMM*** | 160 | $34 |
| GE Adora GTW495***** | 160 | $34 |
| Maytag MHW8630H** | 159 | $33 |
| GE GFW550S*N*** | 158 | $33 |
| GE GFW550S*R*** | 158 | $33 |
- 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