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

MLTW53A5CWW Clothes Washers · Midea

MLTW53A5CWW (Midea, ENERGY STAR Certified) uses 213 kWh per year, an estimated $36.21/yr to run, ranking 68th cheapest of 80 sampled clothes washers, 94% above the $18.70/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Certified

Est. annual energy cost
$36.21/yr
Cheaper than all but 84% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 213 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 category68th of 80
Cost percentilebottom 84%
Vs category median94% above ($18.70/yr)
Rank within same status62nd of 74 (Median $18.70/yr)
Rank within similar capacity28th of 40 · volume cubic feet 4.24~6.36 (Median $23.80/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 featuresAgitator
intended marketResidential
volume cubic feet5.30
width inches27.6
integrated modified energy factor imef2.06
us federal standard imef1.57
annual energy use kwh year213
integrated water factor iwf4.3
us federal standard iwf6.5
annual water use gallons year6685
connectedNo
date available on market2026-03-28
date qualified2026-04-21
meets most efficient criteriaNo

Similar models in this category

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MLTW53A5CWWC ENERGY STAR Certified$36.21/yr
MLFW53S4BBW ENERGY STAR Certified$19.89/yr
MLFW53S7BBC ENERGY STAR Certified$19.89/yr
WD80H53*H* ENERGY STAR Certified$17.51/yr

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the Midea MLTW53A5CWW per year?

The Midea MLTW53A5CWW is certified at 213 kWh per year, which works out to about $36.21/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 Midea MLTW53A5CWW efficient compared with other clothes washers?

Among the 80 clothes washers compared on this site, the Midea MLTW53A5CWW ranks 68th cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 84% of the cost range. That is 94% 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 Midea MLTW53A5CWW hold?

The Midea MLTW53A5CWW 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 Midea MLTW53A5CWW ranks 62nd cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the Midea MLTW53A5CWW compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified volume cubic feet value of 5.3, 40 sampled models fall within +/-20% (4.24 to 6.36), and the Midea MLTW53A5CWW ranks 28th cheapest among them. The median for that size band is $23.80/yr. Comparing within a size band is more meaningful than comparing certification labels.

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