What the Maytag MVW8230H** costs to run
At 260 kWh/yr, the Maytag MVW8230H**'s ENERGY STAR certification puts it one of the more expensive models in its category to run against every other certified washing machine.
That $49 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 Maytag MVW8230H** compares to other washing machines
The category average is 123 kWh/yr; this model runs 111.4% above it, ranking 390 of 398 washing machines tracked here for running cost. 398 certified washing machines, one average, about $26/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the Maytag MVW8230H** on that list: Maytag MVW7230H** ($49/yr, 260 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while Whirlpool WTW500CM** (V22aAf50(3B)) ($49/yr, 260 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Same brand, different models
Ranked 10 of Maytag's 12 certified washing machines, this sits between the MHW8150E** ($15/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the MVWB965H** ($58/yr, its priciest).
Cost over its typical lifespan
10 years is NAHB's typical service life for this category; at $49/year, the Maytag MVW8230H** adds up to about $489 in electricity over that span.
Is it worth replacing?
At $49/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 Maytag MVW8230H** or its replacement.
Compare current ENERGY STAR certified washing machines before buying.
If you're keeping it
A washing machine like the Maytag MVW8230H** 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. At rank 390 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.