[. . . ] [. . . ] Only standard size clothes washers are used in this scale. Clothes washers using more energy cost more to operate. This model's estimated yearly operating cost is: $38 when used with an electric water heater $23 when used with a natural gas water heater Based on eight loads of clothes a week and a 2005 U. S. Government national average cost of 8. 6¢ per kWh for electricity and 91¢ per therm for natural gas. Your actual operating cost will vary depending on your local utility rates and your use of the product. Important: Removal of this label before consumer purchase violates the Federal Trade Commission's Appliance Labeling Rule (16 CFR Part 305). 8576493 [. . . ] [. . . ]