Laundry costs
Electric Clothes Dryer Cost Calculator
Estimate electricity used per load and the monthly and annual cost of operating an electric clothes dryer.
Planning estimate—not a guarantee
Use product labels and your current utility rate. Actual energy use varies with equipment, settings, climate, condition, installation, provider charges, and behavior.
watts
A measured cycle average is better than the maximum nameplate rating.
minutes
loads
$/kWh
Your estimate
Estimated annual cost
$165.75
Average monthly cost
$13.81
Electricity cost per load
$0.64
Energy per load
3.75 kWh
Dryer heaters cycle, and moisture sensors may end a cycle early. A whole-cycle meter reading or EnergyGuide annual kWh provides a better estimate than maximum wattage.
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Calculation method
How this estimate is calculated
Annual cost = watts ÷ 1,000 × minutes per load ÷ 60 × loads per week × 52 × rate
ENERGY STAR: Clothes DryersImportant assumptions
What can change the result
- The entered watts represent average power across the drying cycle.
- Load duration and weekly use remain reasonably consistent.
- Gas use, maintenance, laundry products, and appliance purchase cost are excluded.
For the most useful estimate, use measurements from a plug-in energy monitor, connected charger, vehicle dashboard, or product energy label whenever available.
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