washing machines portable washing machine washing machine clothes dryer clothes washer combo washer dryer WASHING MACHINES Like other Thor laundry machines, SoftLine earns high marks for its energy efficiency. Thor,s latest washer offers outstanding cleaning, while consuming nearly 70 % less water and 65 % less electricity than standard washing machines. For the average American family, this means a annual savings of 600 kilowatt hours of electricity and enough water to fill a typical backyard pool; nearly 14,000 gallons. including a selection of ultra-efficient front-loading washing machines. "Once we realized the Thor brand was still familiar to many consumers, the decision to reintroduce the brand was simple," The SoftLine machines reportedly consume almost 70-percent less water and 65-percent less electricity than standard washing machines. According to the company, this means an annual savings of 600 kilowatt hours of electricity for the average U.S. home and enough water to fill a typical backyard pool -- nearly 14,000 gal.