GE GTW686BMY***vsWhirlpool WFW6620H**
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
Whirlpool WFW6620H**
Tub Volume
4.5cu ft
IMEF
2.76cu ft/kWh
Annual Energy
139kWh/yr
Annual Water
4267gal/yr
Key differences
Whirlpool WFW6620H** is 24% more efficient at 2.76 cu ft/kWh versus 2.09 cu ft/kWh for the GE GTW686BMY***. The Whirlpool WFW6620H** is larger at 4.5 cu ft versus 4.4 cu ft.
Capacity
| Spec | GE | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Tub Volume(cu ft) | 4.40 | 4.50 |
| Width(in) | 26.8 | 27 |
Efficiency
| Spec | GE | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| IMEF(cu ft/kWh) | 2.09 | 2.76 |
| US Federal Standard IMEF(cu ft/kWh) | 1.57 | 1.84 |
| IWF(gal/cu ft) | 3.8 | 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) | 156 | 139 |
| Annual Water Use(gal/yr) | 4955 | 4267 |
Configuration
| Spec | GE | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Load Configuration | Top Load | Front Load |
| Intended Market | Residential | Residential |
| Connected | No | No |
| Paired Dryer Available | No | Yes |
| Additional Features | Gentle Cycle | Anti-Wrinkle, Sanitize Option, Clean Washer with Affresh, Steam Clean |