Clothes Dryer Electricity Cost Calculator

Estimate the electricity cost of an electric clothes dryer from operating power and drying time.

Average power while operating (watts)

Dryer operating hours per day

Electricity price ($/kWh)

Energy/day—

Cost/day—

Cost/month—

Cost/year—

Default inputs are examples, not claims about every product. Replace them with measured or manufacturer-specific values.

Formula

Daily kWh = watts ÷ 1,000 × operating hours
Daily cost = daily kWh × electricity rate.

What makes the estimate more accurate?

Dryer energy depends on load size, moisture content, cycle selection, sensor drying, vent condition and whether the heating element cycles. For a per-load estimate, enter the approximate operating time for one typical load and adjust daily use to your household pattern.

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Appliance Electricity Cost Calculator and Home Energy Savings Calculator.

Data note: Electricity prices vary by location and tariff. The default $0.173/kWh is a U.S. residential reference; use your actual utility rate for decision-making. See sources.

Estimate only. Actual energy use depends on equipment, controls, climate and user behavior.