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

WXC280 Clothes Washers · Miele

WXC280 (Miele, ENERGY STAR Certified) uses 116 kWh per year, an estimated $19.72/yr to run, ranking 49th cheapest of 80 sampled clothes washers, 5% above the $18.70/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Certified

Est. annual energy cost
$19.72/yr
Cheaper than all but 60% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 116 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 category49th of 80
Cost percentilebottom 60%
Vs category median5% above ($18.70/yr)
Rank within same status43rd of 74 (Median $18.70/yr)
Rank within similar capacity24th of 26 · volume cubic feet 1.84~2.76 (Median $17.00/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
intended marketResidential
volume cubic feet2.30
width inches23.4
integrated modified energy factor imef2.24
us federal standard imef1.84
annual energy use kwh year116
integrated water factor iwf3.7
us federal standard iwf4.7
annual water use gallons year2510
connectedNo
paired energy star clothes dryer availableNo
date available on market2026-07-01
date qualified2026-04-27
meets most efficient criteriaNo

Similar models in this category

Closest capacity first (at most two rows per identical cost).
ModelCertificationEst. energy cost
WXF960 ENERGY STAR Certified$19.72/yr
WXR960 ENERGY STAR Certified$19.72/yr
BRWM914002 ENERGY STAR Certified$17.00/yr
WNPA64U ENERGY STAR Certified$17.00/yr
BWM242300SWW ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$12.41/yr

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the Miele WXC280 per year?

The Miele WXC280 is certified at 116 kWh per year, which works out to about $19.72/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 Miele WXC280 efficient compared with other clothes washers?

Among the 80 clothes washers compared on this site, the Miele WXC280 ranks 49th cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 60% of the cost range. That is 5% 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 Miele WXC280 hold?

The Miele WXC280 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 Miele WXC280 ranks 43rd cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the Miele WXC280 compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified volume cubic feet value of 2.3, 26 sampled models fall within +/-20% (1.84 to 2.76), and the Miele WXC280 ranks 24th cheapest among them. The median for that size band is $17.00/yr. Comparing within a size band is more meaningful than comparing certification labels.

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