GE GTW686BMY***vsLG WM3420C*
Side-by-side washer comparison
GE GTW686BMY***
Tub Volume
4.4cu ft
IMEF
2.09cu ft/kWh
Annual Energy
156kWh/yr
Annual Water
4955gal/yr
LG WM3420C*
Tub Volume
4.5cu ft
IMEF
3.10cu ft/kWh
Annual Energy
80kWh/yr
Annual Water
3858gal/yr
Key differences
LG WM3420C* is 33% more efficient at 3.10 cu ft/kWh versus 2.09 cu ft/kWh for the GE GTW686BMY***. The LG WM3420C* is larger at 4.5 cu ft versus 4.4 cu ft. Overall, the LG WM3420C* sits higher in the category, ranking above 91% of certified clothes washers.
Capacity
| Spec | GE | LG |
|---|---|---|
| Tub Volume(cu ft) | 4.40 | 4.50 |
| Width(in) | 26.8 | 27 |
Efficiency
| Spec | GE | LG |
|---|---|---|
| IMEF(cu ft/kWh) | 2.09 | 3.10 |
| US Federal Standard IMEF(cu ft/kWh) | 1.57 | 1.84 |
| IWF(gal/cu ft) | 3.8 | 2.9 |
| US Federal Standard IWF(gal/cu ft) | 6.5 | 4.7 |
| Most Efficient | No | Yes |
Consumption
| Spec | GE | LG |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Energy Use(kWh/yr) | 156 | 80 |
| Annual Water Use(gal/yr) | 4955 | 3858 |
Configuration
| Spec | GE | LG |
|---|---|---|
| Load Configuration | Top Load | Front Load |
| Intended Market | Residential | Residential |
| Connected | No | No |
| Paired Dryer Available | No | No |
| Additional Features | Gentle Cycle | None |