GE GTW470BMM specs
GE GTW470BMM is an ENERGY STAR certified top-load clothes washer with a 4.2 cu ft capacity, an IMEF of 2.15 and an IWF of 4.
GE GTW470BMM is a top load clothes washer with a 4.2 cu ft drum, an IMEF of 2.15 (higher than 73% of certified top load clothes washers) and an IWF of 4.
Official specs
| Type | Top Load |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 4.2 cu ft |
| IMEF | 2.15 |
| Federal standard IMEF | 1.57 |
| IWF | 4 |
| Federal standard IWF | 6.5 |
| Annual energy use | 160 kWh/yr |
| Annual water use | 4,956 gal/yr |
| Size (H × W × D) | n/c |
| Features | Gentle Cycle, Other |
| Special type | n/c |
| Intended market | Residential |
| Connected | No |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Noise level | n/c |
| ENERGY STAR certified | 2017-11-13 |
Similar clothes washers
| Model | Capacitycu ft | IMEF | IWF | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE GTW470BMM this page | 4.2 | 2.15 | 4 | Top Load |
| Electrolux ELVW7405AW | 5 | 2.06 | 4.3 | Top Load |
| LG WT1901C | 5 | 2.38 | 3.7 | Top Load |
| GE GTW680BMM | 4.6 | 2.16 | 3.4 | Top Load |
Skip it if
- Your space is tight: this model lists 26.9 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): 2.15 — rank 35 of 135 certified top-load clothes washer models (higher is better).
- integrated water factor (IWF): 4 — rank 39 of 135 certified top-load clothes washer models (lower is better).
- annual energy use (kWh/year): 160 — rank 74 of 135 certified top-load clothes washer models (lower is better).
Ranks compare this model with every top-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 GE GTW470BMM?
ENERGY STAR lists 4.2 cu ft for this top load model. Compare capacity only with washers of the same load type.
How efficient is the GE GTW470BMM?
The listing gives an IMEF of 2.15 (federal standard 1.57) and an IWF of 4 (federal standard 6.5). Higher IMEF and lower IWF mean less energy and water per load. Annual energy use is listed at 160 kWh.
Which cycles does the GE GTW470BMM list, and how loud is it?
Listed features: Gentle Cycle, Other. 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 2306360 (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.