GE GTW681BMR Running Cost (Washing Machine)
GE GTW681BMR: running cost
The GE GTW681BMR is certified by ENERGY STAR at 165 kWh a year, one of the more expensive models in its category to run among washing machines currently certified.
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 GTW681BMR compares to other washing machines
The category average is 123 kWh/yr; this model runs 34.1% above it, ranking 349 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 GTW681BMR on that list: GE GTW680BMR ($31/yr, 165 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while GE GTW690BM ($31/yr, 165 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Comparing GE's own models
Ranked 34 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 GTW681BMR that long and it costs about $310 in electricity, on top of whatever it cost to buy.
Shopping for a new one
Running above the category average, $31/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 GTW681BMR 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 165 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. Ranked 349 of 398, the GE GTW681BMR 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.