Summit SLW241W Running Cost (Washing Machine)
What the Summit SLW241W costs to run
The Summit SLW241W is certified by ENERGY STAR at 100 kWh a year, cheaper than most models in its category to run among washing machines currently certified.
The $19 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 18.7% below the washing machine category average of 123 kWh/yr, and ranks 121 of 398 certified washing machines for annual running cost, 1 being cheapest. Every one of the 398 currently-certified washing machines feeds that average, putting this model about $4/year under it. See how it's calculated on the how it is calculated page.
The closest alternatives by cost
Sorted by running cost among washing machines, one step cheaper is Summit LWM24 ($19/yr, 100 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is Summit SLW341 ($19/yr, 100 kWh/yr).
Same brand, different models
Summit makes 9 ENERGY STAR certified washing machines; this one ranks 4 of 9 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the LBW241 at $19/yr, and its priciest, the SLWW2403 at $21/yr.
Summit SLW241W over 10 years
Over the 10-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the Summit SLW241W costs roughly $188 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Weighing a replacement
The Summit SLW241W is already efficient for its category at $19/year. If you're shopping and comparing options, this is roughly what a well-chosen new washing machine costs to run.
Compare current ENERGY STAR certified washing machines before buying.
Protecting what you have
A washing machine like the Summit SLW241W 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.
The data behind this page
At rank 121 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. The 100 kWh/yr figure is ENERGY STAR's own certification, not a wattage estimate; exact dataset IDs are on the data sources page.