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GE GTW685B*L*** family: $27 a year to run
This washing machine uses 150 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $27 a year and $300 over a typical 11-year life. It ranks #60 of 109 top load models for running cost.
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Cost to run where you live
150 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.
Cheaper to run, same type and size
Or see every large (4 to 5 cu ft) model ranked.
| LG WT7250C series | 5 cu ft | $20/yr | saves $80 |
| LG WT7300C series | 5 cu ft | $20/yr | saves $80 |
| LG WT8200C series | 5 cu ft | $22/yr | saves $60 |
| LG WT8205C series | 4.8 cu ft | $22/yr | saves $60 |
Specs
| Brand | GE |
| Model | GTW685B*L*** |
| Type | Top Load |
| Energy use | 150 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 197 kWh / year |
| Water use | 5,683 gallons / year |
| Width | 27 in |
Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.
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