GE GFD40ESM specs
GE GFD40ESM is an ENERGY STAR certified electric standard vented clothes dryer with a 7 cu ft drum and a CEF of 3.93.
GE GFD40ESM is a electric standard vented dryer with a 7 cu ft drum and a CEF of 3.93 (higher than 1% of certified electric standard vented clothes dryers).
Official specs
| Type | Electric Standard Vented |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Electric |
| Venting | Vented |
| Heat pump | n/c |
| Voltage | n/c |
| Drum capacity | 7 cu ft |
| CEF | 3.93 lb/kWh |
| Annual energy use | 608 kWh/yr |
| Test cycle time | 60 min |
| Size (H × W × D) | 39.38 × 27 × 32.19 in |
| Features | Time remaining display |
| Connected | No |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Noise level | n/c |
| ENERGY STAR certified | 2017-12-15 |
Similar clothes dryers
| Model | CEFlb/kWh | Capacitycu ft | Type | EnergykWh/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE GFD40ESM this page | 3.93 | 7 | Electric Standard Vented | 608 |
| LG DLE6100 | 3.94 | 7.3 | Electric Standard Vented | 607 |
| Whirlpool YWED7505FW | 3.93 | 7.4 | Electric Standard Vented | 608 |
| LG DLE3400 | 3.94 | 7.4 | Electric Standard Vented | 607 |
Skip it if
- Your hookups differ: this model is listed as electric standard vented; match fuel, voltage and venting to your laundry space.
- You want connected control: the listing shows no connected capability.
- You want a steam cycle: the feature list does not include one.
How it ranks in the ENERGY STAR list
- combined energy factor (CEF): 3.93 — rank 90 of 341 certified electric standard vented clothes dryer models (higher is better).
- annual energy use (kWh/year): 608 — rank 90 of 341 certified electric standard vented clothes dryer models (lower is better).
Ranks compare this model with every electric standard vented clothes dryer in the ENERGY STAR dataset (2026-11-06), not with products on sale today.
Reading these specs
- CEF
- Combined Energy Factor in pounds of laundry dried per kWh. Higher is more efficient.
- Capacity
- Drum volume in cubic feet as listed.
- Type
- Fuel (electric or gas), size class and venting as listed. Ventless and 240 V models need different hookups.
- kWh/yr
- Estimated annual energy use under the ENERGY STAR test conditions.
Noise level is not part of the ENERGY STAR dataset, so it shows as n/c. Check the maker’s own specification sheet for decibels.
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Frequently asked questions
What type of dryer is the GE GFD40ESM?
It is listed as electric standard vented. Match fuel, venting and voltage to the hookups in your laundry space.
How efficient is the GE GFD40ESM?
The listed combined energy factor is 3.93 lb per kWh, with estimated annual energy use of 608 kWh and a test cycle of 60 minutes. Higher CEF is more efficient.
How large is the drum of the GE GFD40ESM, and how loud is it?
The drum is listed at 7 cu ft. Noise level is not part of the ENERGY STAR dataset (n/c); see the maker’s specifications for decibels.
Sources
- ENERGY STAR certified clothes dryer data, record 2307923 (data.energystar.gov, dataset t9u7-4d2j, updated 2026-11-06)
- ENERGY STAR product guidance for clothes dryers
We compile and compare published data; we do not run our own product tests. See How We Compare.