LG WM3470C specs
LG WM3470C is an ENERGY STAR certified front-load clothes washer with a 5 cu ft capacity, an IMEF of 2.92 and an IWF of 2.9.
LG WM3470C is a front load clothes washer with a 5 cu ft drum, an IMEF of 2.92 (higher than 56% of certified front load clothes washers) and an IWF of 2.9.
Official specs
| Type | Front Load |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 5 cu ft |
| IMEF | 2.92 |
| Federal standard IMEF | 1.84 |
| IWF | 2.9 |
| Federal standard IWF | 4.7 |
| Annual energy use | 95 kWh/yr |
| Annual water use | 4,295 gal/yr |
| Size (H × W × D) | n/c |
| Features | n/c |
| Special type | n/c |
| Intended market | Residential |
| Connected | No |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Noise level | n/c |
| ENERGY STAR certified | 2022-12-15 |
Similar clothes washers
| Model | Capacitycu ft | IMEF | IWF | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG WM3470C this page | 5 | 2.92 | 2.9 | Front Load |
| GE Profile PFQ83HSHW | 4.6 | 2.76 | 3 | Front Load |
| Electrolux ELFW4222 | 2.4 | 2.13 | 3.8 | Front Load |
| Miele WWD160 | 2.3 | 2.24 | 3.7 | Front Load |
Skip it if
- Your space is tight: this model lists 27 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): 2.92 — rank 37 of 264 certified front-load clothes washer models (higher is better).
- integrated water factor (IWF): 2.9 — rank 11 of 283 certified front-load clothes washer models (lower is better).
- annual energy use (kWh/year): 95 — rank 88 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 LG WM3470C?
ENERGY STAR lists 5 cu ft for this front load model. Compare capacity only with washers of the same load type.
How efficient is the LG WM3470C?
The listing gives an IMEF of 2.92 (federal standard 1.84) and an IWF of 2.9 (federal standard 4.7). Higher IMEF and lower IWF mean less energy and water per load. Annual energy use is listed at 95 kWh.
Which cycles does the LG WM3470C list, and how loud is it?
Features: n/c. 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 2405711 (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.