GE GFW350SY Running Cost (Washing Machine)
GE GFW350SY: running cost
ENERGY STAR certifies the GE GFW350SY at 150 kWh/yr, more expensive than most models in its category to run for its category.
That $28 is priced at 18.8¢/kWh, the average of all 51 state rates this site tracks. Your own state's rate is one click away.
How the GE GFW350SY compares to other washing machines
The category average is 123 kWh/yr; this model runs 22% above it, ranking 312 of 398 washing machines tracked here for running cost. 398 certified washing machines, one average, about $5/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the GE GFW350SY on that list: GE Profile PTW905BT ($27/yr, 145 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while GE GFW510SN ($28/yr, 150 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Within the GE lineup
Ranked 14 of GE's 41 certified washing machines, this sits between the GFW148SM ($18/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the GTW540AP ($33/yr, its priciest).
What this adds up to over time
Over the 10-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the GE GFW350SY costs roughly $282 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Weighing a replacement
At $28/year, this is on the expensive side for a washing machine; the cheapest certified model in this category runs about $7/year, worth knowing before buying either the GE GFW350SY or its replacement.
Compare current ENERGY STAR certified washing machines before buying.
If you're keeping it
At $28/year just to run, a washing machine is worth protecting against an unplanned repair bill on top of that.
How this was checked
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 150 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. The full Washing Machine category page shows all 398 washing machines ranked by cost; the state-rate guide covers the half of this number that isn't the appliance.