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Cost to run a clothes dryer
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$0.51/hour
Clothes Dryer at 3,000 W and 17¢ per kWh · 3.00 kWh per day at 1 h/day
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Electric dryers use about 2,000-5,000 W; a load takes 45-60 minutes. Heat-pump dryers use far less.
Running cost by electricity price (3,000 W, 1 h/day)
| Price/kWh | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10¢ | $0.300 | $0.30 | $9.12 | $110 |
| 13¢ | $0.390 | $0.39 | $11.86 | $142 |
| 15¢ | $0.450 | $0.45 | $13.68 | $164 |
| 17¢ | $0.510 | $0.51 | $15.50 | $186 |
| 20¢ | $0.600 | $0.60 | $18.24 | $219 |
| 25¢ | $0.750 | $0.75 | $22.80 | $274 |
| 30¢ | $0.900 | $0.90 | $27.36 | $328 |
| 35¢ | $1.050 | $1.05 | $31.92 | $383 |
FAQ
How much does it cost to run a clothes dryer?
At 3,000 W for 1 hours a day and 17¢/kWh: about $0.51 per hour, $0.51 per day and $15.50 per month.
How many watts does a clothes dryer use?
Electric dryers use about 2,000-5,000 W; a load takes 45-60 minutes. Heat-pump dryers use far less.
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