GE GTW485BMM***vsWhirlpool WFW560CH**
Side-by-side washer comparison
GE GTW485BMM***
Tub Volume
4.2cu ft
IMEF
2.15cu ft/kWh
Annual Energy
160kWh/yr
Annual Water
4956gal/yr
Whirlpool WFW560CH**
Tub Volume
4.3cu ft
IMEF
2.76cu ft/kWh
Annual Energy
123kWh/yr
Annual Water
4097gal/yr
Key differences
Whirlpool WFW560CH** is 22% more efficient at 2.76 cu ft/kWh versus 2.15 cu ft/kWh for the GE GTW485BMM***. The Whirlpool WFW560CH** is larger at 4.3 cu ft versus 4.2 cu ft.
Capacity
| Spec | GE | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Tub Volume(cu ft) | 4.20 | 4.30 |
| Width(in) | 26.9 | 27 |
Efficiency
| Spec | GE | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| IMEF(cu ft/kWh) | 2.15 | 2.76 |
| US Federal Standard IMEF(cu ft/kWh) | 1.57 | 1.84 |
| IWF(gal/cu ft) | 4 | 3.2 |
| US Federal Standard IWF(gal/cu ft) | 6.5 | 4.7 |
| Most Efficient | No | No |
Consumption
| Spec | GE | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Energy Use(kWh/yr) | 160 | 123 |
| Annual Water Use(gal/yr) | 4956 | 4097 |
Configuration
| Spec | GE | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Load Configuration | Top Load | Front Load |
| Intended Market | Residential | Residential |
| Connected | No | No |
| Paired Dryer Available | No | No |
| Additional Features | Gentle Cycle, Other | Anti-Wrinkle, Sanitize Option, Clean Washer with Affresh, |