Front load washer dimensions: 24 and 27 inch models
243 front-load washers are on the ENERGY STAR list, 57 with every size published. Enter your space: the tool keeps front-load models only.
Example for a 28 in wide, 32 in deep space — change any figure to see your own result
Washers that fit (all three sizes published)
40
of 57 with height and depth on the list; 177 more fit the width but publish no height or depth
| Typical energy use of those that fit | 110 kWh a year |
| Running cost at the U.S. average price | $20 a year |
| Typical water use | 2,713 gallons a year |
| Typical drum capacity | 2.3 cu ft |
Depth on the list is the cabinet; add the door and the hoses behind (several inches) before you buy.
| Model | W × H × D | Drum | kWh a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| GE GFW655S*V*** | 28.0 × 39.8 × 32.0 in | 5.0 cu ft | 158 |
| Maytag MFW7020R** | 27.0 × 39.0 × 32.0 in | 5.0 cu ft | 140 |
| Whirlpool WFW6720R** | 27.0 × 39.0 × 32.0 in | 5.0 cu ft | 140 |
| GE GFW550S*R*** | 28.0 × 39.8 × 32.0 in | 4.8 cu ft | 158 |
| GE GFW350S*Y*** | 28.0 × 39.8 × 32.0 in | 4.6 cu ft | 150 |
Compiled by Radif Partners · How the figures are built
Front load washer dimensions come in two widths. On the ENERGY STAR list of November 12, 2026, 158 certified front-load washers are full-size, about 27 inches wide, and 85 are compact, about 24 inches. Among the 57 models that publish their height and depth, the median stands 38 in tall, from 33 in to 46.70 in, and reaches 32 in deep, before the door and the hoses. The drums hold a median 4.5 cubic feet. Front-load washers are the frugal type on the list: a median 103 kWh and 3,893 gallons of water a year. Top-load certified washers use a median 145 kWh and 6,292 gallons. At the U.S. average price of August 2026, the median front-load washer's electricity costs $19 a year. Only front-load washers can carry a dryer stacked on top, which is why closet laundries use them.
Front load washer dimensions by width
Front-load washers are built to two widths. The table gives the count, drum and energy of each, and the median height and depth of the models that publish them.
| Width | Models | With all sizes | Typical height | Typical depth | Typical drum | Typical kWh a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| About 24 inches | 85 | 23 | 33.25 in | 23.50 in | 2.3 cu ft | 100 |
| About 27 inches | 158 | 34 | 39 in | 32 in | 4.6 cu ft | 105 |
The door and the pedestal
A front-load washer needs room in front: the door swings toward you, and you need to stand and crouch to load it. Plan at least the width of the washer clear in front of it. Many makers sell a pedestal drawer that raises the washer for easier loading; it adds height, which matters under a counter or a shelf.
Front-load washers that fit your space
Example for a 28 in wide, 32 in deep space — change any figure to see your own result
Washers that fit (all three sizes published)
40
of 57 with height and depth on the list; 177 more fit the width but publish no height or depth
| Typical energy use of those that fit | 110 kWh a year |
| Running cost at the U.S. average price | $20 a year |
| Typical water use | 2,713 gallons a year |
| Typical drum capacity | 2.3 cu ft |
Width only: the gap in the list
Most certified front-load washers publish their width and nothing else: 186 of the 243. The tool counts them apart: they may fit your space, but the list cannot show it. Check those on the maker's sheet, which gives the height, the depth with the door, and the depth with the door open.
Energy, water and cost
At the prices homes paid in August 2026, the median front-load washer's 103 kWh a year cost $31 in Massachusetts and $14 in Utah. The yearly figure assumes a fixed number of loads set by the federal test (234 or 295 a year depending on the test version, 10 CFR 430); a family that washes more uses more. The washer electricity page compares types; to stack a dryer on top, see the stackable pairs.
Before ordering, check the hoses and the plug behind the machine: they add a few inches to the depth on the list, and a door that opens toward a wall may need a reversible hinge, which the model sheet shows.