GE GFW850SN Running Cost (Washing Machine)
Running cost for the GE GFW850SN
The GE GFW850SN is certified by ENERGY STAR at 158 kWh a year, one of the more expensive models in its category to run among washing machines currently certified.
That $30 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 GFW850SN compares to other washing machines
The category average is 123 kWh/yr; this model runs 28.5% above it, ranking 334 of 398 washing machines tracked here for running cost. 398 certified washing machines, one average, about $7/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the GE GFW850SN on that list: GE GFW655SV ($30/yr, 158 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while GE Profile PFW950ST ($30/yr, 158 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Comparing GE's own models
Ranked 26 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
NAHB's Study of Life Expectancy of Home Components puts a typical washing machine's service life at 10 years; run the GE GFW850SN that long and it costs about $297 in electricity, on top of whatever it cost to buy.
Is it worth replacing?
Running above the category average, $30/year is exactly the kind of number that makes a newer, more efficient model pay for itself faster.
Worth comparing a few current certified models before deciding.
If you're keeping it
A washing machine like the GE GFW850SN is a real household expense whether or not it needs replacing yet; a protection plan is one way to budget for a repair rather than a full replacement.
How this was checked
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 158 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 334 of 398 for running cost, see the washing machine category page for the rest of the field, or the guide to how much your state matters.