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

GTW500BMZWS Clothes Washers · GE

GTW500BMZWS (GE, ENERGY STAR Certified) uses 164 kWh per year, an estimated $27.88/yr to run, ranking 64th cheapest of 80 sampled clothes washers, 49% above the $18.70/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Certified

Est. annual energy cost
$27.88/yr
Cheaper than all but 79% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 164 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 category64th of 80
Cost percentilebottom 79%
Vs category median49% above ($18.70/yr)
Rank within same status58th of 74 (Median $18.70/yr)
Rank within similar capacity16th of 19 · volume cubic feet 3.44~5.16 (Median $20.40/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 configurationTop Load
additional washer featuresGentle Cycle
intended marketResidential
volume cubic feet4.30
width inches26.8
integrated modified energy factor imef2.08
us federal standard imef1.57
annual energy use kwh year164
integrated water factor iwf3.7
us federal standard iwf6.5
annual water use gallons year4683
connectedNo
paired energy star clothes dryer availableNo
date available on market2026-06-15
date qualified2026-06-05
meets most efficient criteriaNo

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WEF5727T** ENERGY STAR Certified$23.80/yr
WGF5727T** ENERGY STAR Certified$23.80/yr
MLHW52S7AWW ENERGY STAR Certified$19.04/yr

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the GE GTW500BMZWS per year?

The GE GTW500BMZWS is certified at 164 kWh per year, which works out to about $27.88/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 GE GTW500BMZWS efficient compared with other clothes washers?

Among the 80 clothes washers compared on this site, the GE GTW500BMZWS ranks 64th cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 79% of the cost range. That is 49% above 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 GE GTW500BMZWS hold?

The GE GTW500BMZWS 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 GE GTW500BMZWS ranks 58th cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the GE GTW500BMZWS compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified volume cubic feet value of 4.3, 19 sampled models fall within +/-20% (3.44 to 5.16), and the GE GTW500BMZWS ranks 16th cheapest among them. The median for that size band is $20.40/yr. Comparing within a size band is more meaningful than comparing certification labels.

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