GE GTW686BMY***vsLG WM4000H*A
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 WM4000H*A
Tub Volume
4.5cu ft
IMEF
2.92cu ft/kWh
Annual Energy
105kWh/yr
Annual Water
3841gal/yr
Key differences
LG WM4000H*A is 28% more efficient at 2.92 cu ft/kWh versus 2.09 cu ft/kWh for the GE GTW686BMY***. The LG WM4000H*A is larger at 4.5 cu ft versus 4.4 cu ft.
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 | 2.92 |
| 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 | No |
Consumption
| Spec | GE | LG |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Energy Use(kWh/yr) | 156 | 105 |
| Annual Water Use(gal/yr) | 4955 | 3841 |
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 |