GE® Energy Star® 3.7 IEC Cu. Ft. King-size Capacity Frontload Washer
Description: with Stainless Steel Basket
Model # WCVH6600HBB
FreeGreen Opinion:
According to Energy Star, front loading washers are up to 40% more efficient than top loaders because they tumble cloths into a smaller amount of water. When shopping for a cloths washer always look for front loading capability. The GE® Energy Star® 3.7 IEC Cu. Ft. King-size Capacity Frontload Washer & Dryer are Energy Star Certified and contribute points to the LEED for Homes Rating System.
Product Description:
3.7 cu. ft. IEC king-size capacity — Makes room for more items, such as a king-size comforter or 22 full-size bath towels
HydroHeater™ internal heater — Increases wash temperature to clean tough stains on loads like white cottons
24 wash cycles — Give you a greater degree of control over laundry results
Load-sensing adaptive fill — Washer automatically fills with just the right amount of water for the load
1000 RPM spin speed — Extracts more water meaning less time in the dryer
HydroMotion™ wash action — Reversing wash action offers great cleaning performance with gentle wash motion
Maintenance
Parts Warranty - Limited 1-year entire appliance
Labor Warranty - Limited 1-year entire appliance
Energy
Energy Star Certified: This model uses and estimated 239 kWh\year
This model’s estimated yearly operating cost is: $21 with an electric water heater, and $14 with a natural gas water heater.
Based on eight loads of clothes a week and a 2000 U.S. Government national average cost pf $.086 per kWh for electricity and $.91 per therm for natural gas. Your actual operating costs will vary depending on your local utility rates and your use of the product.
Water
Modified Energy Factor - 1.82, Water Factor - 4.6
Leed Points
EA 9.1:High-Efficiency Appliances—QUALIFIES
The GE® Energy Star® 3.8 IEC Cu. Ft. King-size Capacity Frontload Washer is an Energy Star Appliance
EA 9.2:Water-Efficient Clothes Washer—QUALIFIES
The GE® Energy Star® 3.8 IEC Cu. Ft. King-size Capacity Frontload Washer has a Modified Energy Factor of <=2.0, and a Water Factor of <5.5
NAHB Points
Standard Not Released