Washer - Operating Cost

Many washers are Energy Star® qualified. As a matter of fact, the greater majority of GE Appliances washer models made today are Energy Star® rated.

Understanding the Energy Cost of Operating a Washer

The cost of operating your washer, not counting the cost of heating the water, is remarkably little. Assuming you do about 416 loads a year, or 8 loads a week, your washer consumes approximately 90 kilowatt hours of electricity exclusive of the electricity or other energy source needed to the heat water. For example, using a median rate of 8.6 cents/kwh to determine the cost of operating your washer and the result is only $7.74/year.

Note: These figures cover only the operating cost of the washer and comply with the Department of Energy test standards. If you have questions regarding the cost of operating a washer including the cost of heating the water, please refer to the energy label guide on your washer. Washer energy label figures include the price of heating the water with electricity and with gas. This is probably 80% or more of the energy cost.

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