Whirlpool Washing machines: energy use and running cost
The average model uses 122 kWh a year, which costs $26 a year at 21.0¢/kWh.
Most efficient models
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Whirlpool WFH5424S** | 80 | $17 |
| Whirlpool YWFH5424S** | 80 | $17 |
| Whirlpool WFW7540F** | 88 | $18 |
| Whirlpool WFW92HEF** | 89 | $19 |
| Whirlpool WFW4124VJ | 90 | $19 |
| Whirlpool WFW4124VW | 90 | $19 |
| Whirlpool WFW4090N** | 94 | $20 |
| Whirlpool WFW560CH** | 123 | $26 |
| Whirlpool WFW5605M** | 130 | $27 |
| Whirlpool WFC682CL** | 139 | $29 |
| Whirlpool WFW5620H** | 139 | $29 |
| Whirlpool WFW6620H** | 139 | $29 |
| Whirlpool WEF5727T** | 140 | $29 |
| Whirlpool WFW4720R** | 140 | $29 |
| Whirlpool WFW5220R** | 140 | $29 |
| Whirlpool WFW5720R** | 140 | $29 |
| Whirlpool WFW6720R** | 140 | $29 |
| Whirlpool WGF5727T** | 140 | $29 |
| Whirlpool YWEF5727T** | 140 | $29 |
| Whirlpool WFW6605M** | 150 | $32 |
| Whirlpool WTW8000D*+ | 196 | $41 |
| Whirlpool WTW500CM** (V22aAf50(3B)) | 260 | $55 |
| Whirlpool WTW6150P** | 260 | $55 |
| Whirlpool WTW6157P** | 260 | $55 |
| Whirlpool WTW8120H** | 260 | $55 |
| Whirlpool WTW8127L** | 260 | $55 |
| Whirlpool WTW7120H** | 263 | $55 |
- Refrigerators
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- Dehumidifiers
- Water heaters
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- Televisions
- Computers
- Air purifiers
Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology