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Whirlpool WFW5605M series: $24 a year to run
This washing machine uses 130 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $24 a year and $260 over a typical 11-year life. It ranks #211 of 243 front load models for running cost.
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Cost to run where you live
130 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.
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Specs
| Brand | Whirlpool |
| Model | WFW5605M** |
| Type | Front Load |
| Energy use | 130 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 195 kWh / year |
| Water use | 4,248 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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