"The DaveŠ" wrote
They are the same brand, GE. In GE's whole line, some are rated
"Energy Star" and qualify for rebates from the power company, and some
aren't. Price is not necessarily a determining factor in what
qualifies and what does not as some more expensive ones do not qualify.
As someone who has been servicing appliances for 30 years may I suggest to
you that Whirlpool makes a nicer machine for under $300 and it's super
capacity.
http://tinyurl.com/5ab3m $279 Roper
http://tinyurl.com/5fqlg $329 Estate, you get a little more.
Roper and Estate are made by Whirlpool, same machine, same warranty, lower
price.