GE GTW538A*W***: $37 a year to run
This model (Washing machines) uses 175 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $37 a year and $368 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
175 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$37
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$368
Efficiency rank
367 / 414
Product details
| Volume (cu ft) | 4.60 |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | January 29, 2024 |
Compared with the average model (Washing machines), this one costs about $11 more a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| GE GTW490ACJ8WS | 170 | $36 |
| GE GTW680BMM** | 165 | $35 |
| GE GTW681BMR*** | 165 | $35 |
| GE GTW690BM*** | 165 | $35 |
| GE GTW690BMY*** | 165 | $35 |
| GE GTW720B*N*** | 165 | $35 |
| Samsung WA52B76**A* | 165 | $35 |
| Samsung WA52M77**A* | 165 | $35 |
- 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