Model
Maytag MVWB965H**
Rank #388 means 387 of the 388 washing machine models we track cost less to run each year; the 2nd efficiency percentile means it uses less energy for its size than 2% of those models.
What does the Maytag MVWB965H** cost to run per year?
Almost nothing we track in this class costs more to run than the Maytag MVWB965H**: about $58 a year, rank #388 of 388. Normalized for capacity, it beats only 2% of washing machine models we track, the weakest tier this efficiency ranking produces. Its IMEF of 2.06 reflects integrated modified energy factor, one of the class's core efficiency levers.
On the leaderboard, the Maytag MVW7232H** at $50/yr runs a little cheaper, the closest neighbor to its exact spot in the ranking. A washing machine typically stays in service for somewhere around 10 years; over that span, the Maytag MVWB965H**'s $58/yr adds up to roughly $580 in electricity alone, before purchase price or repairs. At rank #388 of 388, it sits at the very top of the cost range for its class, among the single priciest models we track to run.
By the numbers
The Maytag MVWB965H** normalized against its whole class, so each figure means something.
What it costs you over time
Running cost is an every-year number, so it compounds. At $58/yr, here is what the Maytag MVWB965H** adds up to before purchase price, water, or repairs enter the math.
Left running for a decade at today's US average rate, the Maytag MVWB965H** costs about $580. That is roughly $380 more than the class median, which would run closer to $200 over the same ten years.
How the Maytag MVWB965H** compares
The washing machine class we track runs from $7 to $58 a year. At $58/yr, it runs about $38 a year above the class median of $20, and it is about $51 a year more than the cheapest washing machine to run at $7.
What drives its running cost
At 6 cu ft, the Maytag MVWB965H** is a large washing machine for its class, which spans 1.9 to 6 cu ft with a median of 4.5 cu ft, among washing machine models, bigger capacity is the most common reason a running-cost figure lands on the high side, all else being equal. Its IMEF of 2.06, below the class median of 2.76, reflects integrated modified energy factor: a higher figure means it wrings more useful work out of every kilowatt-hour, so it is the efficiency lever to weigh against raw size.
- Spin and wash efficiency (IMEF). A higher Integrated Modified Energy Factor means the machine wrings more useful washing (and a drier spin) out of every kilowatt-hour and gallon it uses.
- Drum volume. Drum volume sets the ceiling on how much a single cycle can wash, and it is usually the first driver of a washer's per-cycle energy use.
- Water heating. Cycle temperature, more than drum size, is usually what separates a cheap wash cycle from an expensive one on models with an internal water heater.
Common questions
Is the Maytag MVWB965H** cheap to run?
Not especially. At $58 a year it ranks #388 of 388 washing machine models we track, in the pricier part of its class to run, though its size and features may still justify that for your needs.
How much does the Maytag MVWB965H** cost per month?
Roughly $4.81/mo, spreading the $58/yr estimate evenly across twelve months at $0.1856/kWh. Actual monthly bills swing with your rate and usage pattern.
How is this running-cost figure calculated?
We take the model's published annual energy use of 311 kWh from ENERGY STAR and multiply it by the US average residential electricity rate of $0.1856/kWh, giving about $58 a year. It is an electricity-only estimate and does not include purchase price, water, or installation.
How efficient is the Maytag MVWB965H** for its size?
2nd percentile once size is factored in. That means its size-adjusted efficiency is not the main reason for the running-cost figure above; its capacity plays a large role too.
Cheaper to run in the same class
| Rank | Model | Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 387 | Maytag MVW7232H**5.3 cu ft | $50 |
| 386 | Whirlpool WTW7120H**5.3 cu ft | $49 |
| 385 | Whirlpool WTW8127L**5.2 cu ft | $48 |
| 384 | Whirlpool WTW8120H**5.3 cu ft | $48 |
| 383 | Whirlpool WTW6157P**5.3 cu ft | $48 |
Source
ES_15649_MVWB965H**_01222018172256_1776074View certified washing machine listingsENERGY STAR data as of July 2026Maytag and MVWB965H** are used here for identification only and are not endorsements. Figures are computed by WattWise Labs from public ENERGY STAR data, not measured in our own lab.