GE GTW500BMZWS Running Cost (Washing Machine)
GE GTW500BMZWS: running cost
At 164 kWh/yr, the GE GTW500BMZWS's ENERGY STAR certification puts it one of the more expensive models in its category to run against every other certified washing machine.
That $31 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 GTW500BMZWS compares to other washing machines
The category average is 123 kWh/yr; this model runs 33.3% above it, ranking 344 of 398 washing machines tracked here for running cost. 398 certified washing machines, one average, about $8/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the GE GTW500BMZWS on that list: Crosley CFWMH45125AX ($30/yr, 162 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while GE GTW550BMR ($31/yr, 164 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Comparing GE's own models
Ranked 29 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).
Cost over its typical lifespan
Over the 10-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the GE GTW500BMZWS costs roughly $308 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Is it worth replacing?
At $31/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 GTW500BMZWS or its replacement.
Compare current ENERGY STAR certified washing machines before buying.
If you're keeping it
A washing machine like the GE GTW500BMZWS 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
Two sourced numbers, nothing modeled: ENERGY STAR's certified kWh/yr for this exact model, and EIA's published state electricity rate. Ranked 344 of 398, the GE GTW500BMZWS sits in the middle of the washing machine category, see the guide to why your state changes this number for the other half of the math.