GE GTW538A*W***vsGE GTW686BMY***
Side-by-side washer comparison
GE GTW538A*W***
Tub Volume
4.6cu ft
IMEF
2.06cu ft/kWh
Annual Energy
175kWh/yr
Annual Water
5860gal/yr
GE GTW686BMY***
Tub Volume
4.4cu ft
IMEF
2.09cu ft/kWh
Annual Energy
156kWh/yr
Annual Water
4955gal/yr
Key differences
Both models are closely matched on imef: 2.06 vs 2.09 cu ft/kWh. The GE GTW538A*W*** is larger at 4.6 cu ft versus 4.4 cu ft. Overall, the GE GTW686BMY*** sits higher in the category, ranking above 29% of certified clothes washers.
Capacity
| Spec | GE | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Tub Volume(cu ft) | 4.60 | 4.40 |
| Width(in) | 27 | 26.8 |
Efficiency
| Spec | GE | GE |
|---|---|---|
| IMEF(cu ft/kWh) | 2.06 | 2.09 |
| US Federal Standard IMEF(cu ft/kWh) | 1.57 | 1.57 |
| IWF(gal/cu ft) | 4.3 | 3.8 |
| US Federal Standard IWF(gal/cu ft) | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Most Efficient | No | No |
Consumption
| Spec | GE | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Energy Use(kWh/yr) | 175 | 156 |
| Annual Water Use(gal/yr) | 5860 | 4955 |
Configuration
| Spec | GE | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Load Configuration | Top Load | Top Load |
| Intended Market | Residential | Residential |
| Connected | No | No |
| Paired Dryer Available | No | No |
| Additional Features | Sanitize Option, Gentle Cycle | Gentle Cycle |