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GE Profile PFQ97HS*V*** family: $25 a year to run

This washing machine uses 136 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $25 a year and $272 over a typical 11-year life. It ranks #212 of 243 front load models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $272 of electricity over 11 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
  3. Compare. Pick your state to see your real number, then check the cheaper-to-run models of the same size.
Per year (U.S. avg)
$25
Over 11 years
$272
Saves vs the federal minimum
$12/yr
Size
4.8 cu ft

Where to buy

Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$25
Electricity over 11 years
$272
Add the price you pay
+ $272

136 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.

Electrolux ELFW7337 series4.4 cu ft$9/yrsaves $172
Electrolux ELTE7300*** - family4.4 cu ft$9/yrsaves $172
Electrolux ELTG7300*** - family4.4 cu ft$9/yrsaves $172
Frigidaire FWFX22D4EW4.4 cu ft$9/yrsaves $172

Specs

BrandGE Profile
ModelPFQ97HS*V***
TypeFront Load
Energy use136 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type204 kWh / year
Water use4,283 gallons / year
Width28 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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