GE GTW490BMR Running Cost (Washing Machine)
GE GTW490BMR: running cost
ENERGY STAR certifies the GE GTW490BMR at 156 kWh/yr, one of the more expensive models in its category to run for its category.
That $29 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 GTW490BMR compares to other washing machines
The category average is 123 kWh/yr; this model runs 26.8% above it, ranking 326 of 398 washing machines tracked here for running cost. 398 certified washing machines, one average, about $6/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the GE GTW490BMR on that list: Whirlpool WFW6605M ($28/yr, 150 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while GE GTW491BMR ($29/yr, 156 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Same brand, different models
Ranked 18 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).
GE GTW490BMR over 10 years
Over the 10-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the GE GTW490BMR costs roughly $293 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Shopping for a new one
At $29/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 GTW490BMR or its replacement.
Compare current ENERGY STAR certified washing machines before buying.
If you're keeping it
A washing machine like the GE GTW490BMR 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 156 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.