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

GTW686BMY*** Clothes Washers · GE

GTW686BMY*** (GE, ENERGY STAR Certified) uses 156 kWh per year, an estimated $26.52/yr to run, ranking 62nd cheapest of 80 sampled clothes washers, 42% above the $18.70/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Certified

Est. annual energy cost
$26.52/yr
Cheaper than all but 76% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 156 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 category62nd of 80
Cost percentilebottom 76%
Vs category median42% above ($18.70/yr)
Rank within same status56th of 74 (Median $18.70/yr)
Rank within similar capacity14th of 19 · volume cubic feet 3.52~5.28 (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 feet4.40
width inches26.8
integrated modified energy factor imef2.09
us federal standard imef1.57
annual energy use kwh year156
integrated water factor iwf3.8
us federal standard iwf6.5
annual water use gallons year4955
connectedNo
paired energy star clothes dryer availableNo
date available on market2025-11-28
date qualified2025-11-21
meets most efficient criteriaNo

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the GE GTW686BMY*** per year?

The GE GTW686BMY*** is certified at 156 kWh per year, which works out to about $26.52/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 GTW686BMY*** efficient compared with other clothes washers?

Among the 80 clothes washers compared on this site, the GE GTW686BMY*** ranks 62nd cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 76% of the cost range. That is 42% 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 GTW686BMY*** hold?

The GE GTW686BMY*** 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 GTW686BMY*** ranks 56th cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the GE GTW686BMY*** compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified volume cubic feet value of 4.4, 19 sampled models fall within +/-20% (3.52 to 5.28), and the GE GTW686BMY*** ranks 14th 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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