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Clothes Dryer (Electric)Cost: Purchase Price & Running Cost
An electric clothes dryer is one of the most energy-hungry appliances in a home, using 4,000–5,000 watts per cycle. Each load costs roughly $0.50–$0.75.
Average Purchase Price
$500–$1,500
Standard to steam/sensor-dry models
watts
hrs/day
$/kWh
Daily Cost
$0.80
5.0 kWh
Monthly Cost
$24.00
150.0 kWh
Yearly Cost
$292.00
1825.0 kWh
For perspective...
At $292.00/year, this appliance costs as much as 19 months of Netflix. Worth looking into energy-saving alternatives.
Energy-Saving Tips for Your Clothes Dryer (Electric)
- Clean the lint trap before every load for better airflow and efficiency
- Use dryer balls to reduce drying time by 10-15%
- Air-dry when possible — a clothesline is free to operate