Appliance Energy Cost Index Model-level energy use and running cost, from ENERGY STAR certified product data

W3LW.U Clothes Washers · Asko

W3LW.U (Asko, ENERGY STAR Certified) uses 75 kWh per year, an estimated $12.75/yr to run, ranking 15th cheapest of 80 sampled clothes washers, 32% below the $18.70/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Certified

Est. annual energy cost
$12.75/yr
Cheaper than all but 18% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 75 kWh
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Where this model sits (computed from source data)

Figures above are computed at build time from the sampled source records - no external estimates are used.
Cost rank in category15th of 80
Cost percentilebottom 18%
Vs category median32% below ($18.70/yr)
Rank within same status13th of 74 (Median $18.70/yr)
Rank within similar capacity15th of 36 · volume cubic feet 1.92~2.88 (Median $12.75/yr)
Category low to high$6.63/yr ~ $36.38/yr

Certified specifications (as reported)

Specifications exactly as reported in the certified dataset.
SpecValue
load configurationFront Load
additional washer featuresDelayed Start,Hand Wash Cycle,Anti-Wrinkle,Sanitize Option
intended marketResidential
volume cubic feet2.40
width inches23.4
us federal standard imef1.84
annual energy use kwh year75
integrated water factor iwf3.1
us federal standard iwf4.7
annual water use gallons year2167
connectedNo
paired energy star clothes dryer availableNo
date available on market2025-11-24
date qualified2025-10-01
meets most efficient criteriaNo

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the Asko W3LW.U per year?

The Asko W3LW.U is certified at 75 kWh per year, which works out to about $12.75/yr at the flat rate assumed on this site. Certified figures come from standardized test procedures, so your actual bill varies with usage and your local electricity rate.

Is the Asko W3LW.U efficient compared with other clothes washers?

Among the 80 clothes washers compared on this site, the Asko W3LW.U ranks 15th cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 18% of the cost range. That is 32% below the category median of $18.70/yr. The cheapest sampled model runs at $6.63/yr and the most expensive at $36.38/yr.

What ENERGY STAR status does the Asko W3LW.U hold?

The Asko W3LW.U is listed as ENERGY STAR Certified. Among the 74 sampled clothes washers with that status the median running cost is $18.70/yr, and the Asko W3LW.U ranks 13th cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the Asko W3LW.U compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified volume cubic feet value of 2.4, 36 sampled models fall within +/-20% (1.92 to 2.88), and the Asko W3LW.U ranks 15th cheapest among them. The median for that size band is $12.75/yr. Comparing within a size band is more meaningful than comparing certification labels.

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