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Whirlpool WFH5424S**

Front Load · 2.80

Summary

The Whirlpool WFH5424S** is a front load with 2.80 capacity that uses 80 kWh per year, costing approximately $12.80annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $128.00 in energy costs alone. It is ENERGY STAR certified, meeting the program's energy efficiency requirements.

Ranked #34 out of 376 clothes washers by annual running cost, it costs $11.20 less per year than the category average of $24. At 23.7" wide, it is a standard size for its category.

$12.80
per year to run
50
efficiency score /100
$128.00
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Clothes Washers

Ranked #34 out of 376 in the clothes washers category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$12.80 vs avg $24
$11.20/yr cheaper
Energy Use
80 kWh vs avg 149
69 kWh less
Efficiency Score
50 vs avg 50
Below average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use80 kWh/year
Federal Standard2 kWh/year
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$12.80
Monthly Cost (estimated)$1.07
Capacity2.80
Width23.7"
BrandWhirlpool
TypeFront Load
Date Certified2025-10-07

Running Cost Breakdown

Estimated electricity costs at different time horizons (based on $0.16/kWh US average rate):

Monthly
$1.07
1 Year
$12.80
5 Years
$64.00
10 Years
$128.00

Actual costs vary by location. States like Hawaii ($0.43/kWh) pay significantly more while Idaho ($0.11/kWh) pays less. Use our energy calculator to estimate costs at your local rate.

What This Means for You

The Whirlpool WFH5424S** is cheaper to run than the average clothes washer in its category. At $12.80/year, you'll save approximately $112.00 over 10 years compared to a typical model in this category.

Its efficiency score is moderate — solid but not top-tier. It balances upfront cost with reasonable energy savings.

Energy costs are just one factor in choosing a clothes washer. Consider the purchase price, features, reliability, and how the total cost of ownership (purchase price + energy costs over its expected lifespan) compares to alternatives.

Energy cost estimated at $0.16/kWh (US national average). Your actual cost depends on your local electricity rate and usage patterns. Data from ENERGY STAR certified product database.