Electrolux ELFW4222 specs
Electrolux ELFW4222 is an ENERGY STAR certified front-load clothes washer with a 2.4 cu ft capacity, an IMEF of 2.13 and an IWF of 3.8.
Electrolux ELFW4222 is a front load clothes washer with a 2.4 cu ft drum, an IMEF of 2.13 (higher than 12% of certified front load clothes washers) and an IWF of 3.8.
Official specs
| Type | Front Load |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2.4 cu ft |
| IMEF | 2.13 |
| Federal standard IMEF | 1.84 |
| IWF | 3.8 |
| Federal standard IWF | 4.7 |
| Annual energy use | 90 kWh/yr |
| Annual water use | 2,690 gal/yr |
| Size (H × W × D) | n/c |
| Features | Sanitize Option |
| Special type | n/c |
| Intended market | Residential |
| Connected | No |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Noise level | n/c |
| ENERGY STAR certified | 2020-04-10 |
Similar clothes washers
| Model | Capacitycu ft | IMEF | IWF | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrolux ELFW4222 this page | 2.4 | 2.13 | 3.8 | Front Load |
| Miele WWD160 | 2.3 | 2.24 | 3.7 | Front Load |
| GE Profile PFQ83HSHW | 4.6 | 2.76 | 3 | Front Load |
| LG WM3470C | 5 | 2.92 | 2.9 | Front Load |
Skip it if
- Your space is tight: this model lists 23.5 inches (W); check the full dimensions and hookups.
- 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
- integrated modified energy factor (IMEF): 2.13 — rank 227 of 264 certified front-load clothes washer models (higher is better).
- integrated water factor (IWF): 3.8 — rank 243 of 283 certified front-load clothes washer models (lower is better).
- annual energy use (kWh/year): 90 — rank 67 of 283 certified front-load clothes washer models (lower is better).
Ranks compare this model with every front-load clothes washer in the ENERGY STAR dataset (2026-11-06), not with products on sale today.
Reading these specs
- Capacity
- Drum volume in cubic feet as listed.
- IMEF
- Integrated Modified Energy Factor, cubic feet of capacity per kWh per cycle. Higher is more efficient.
- IWF
- Integrated Water Factor, gallons per cycle per cubic foot. Lower uses less water.
- Type
- Front load or top load, as listed.
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
How big is the drum of the Electrolux ELFW4222?
ENERGY STAR lists 2.4 cu ft for this front load model. Compare capacity only with washers of the same load type.
How efficient is the Electrolux ELFW4222?
The listing gives an IMEF of 2.13 (federal standard 1.84) and an IWF of 3.8 (federal standard 4.7). Higher IMEF and lower IWF mean less energy and water per load. Annual energy use is listed at 90 kWh.
Which cycles does the Electrolux ELFW4222 list, and how loud is it?
Listed features: Sanitize Option. Noise level is not part of the ENERGY STAR dataset (n/c); see the maker’s specifications for decibels.
Sources
- ENERGY STAR certified clothes washer data, record 2358143 (data.energystar.gov, dataset bghd-e2wd, updated 2026-11-06)
- ENERGY STAR product guidance for clothes washers
We compile and compare published data; we do not run our own product tests. See How We Compare.