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Cost to run a clothes dryer in Ohio

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$0.58/hour

Clothes Dryer at 3,000 W in Ohio (19.38¢/kWh) · $17.67/month at 1 h/day

By hours of use

UsePer dayPer monthPer year
1 h/day$0.58$17.67$212.21
2 h/day$1.16$35.35$424.42
4 h/day$2.33$70.70$848.84
8 h/day$4.65$141.40$1,697.69
12 h/day$6.98$212.09$2,546.53
24 h/day$13.95$424.19$5,093.06

Electric dryers use about 2,000-5,000 W; a load takes 45-60 minutes. Heat-pump dryers use far less.

Same appliance, nearby states

State¢/kWhPer month
Ohio19.38$17.67
Virginia17.64$16.09
Delaware18.70$17.05
Illinois19.32$17.62
Wisconsin19.41$17.70
Maryland21.40$19.52
Pennsylvania21.77$19.85

FAQ

How much does it cost to run a clothes dryer in Ohio?

At 3,000 W and 19.38¢/kWh: $0.58 per hour, $0.58 per day and $17.67 per month at 1 h/day.

How does Ohio compare with other states?

The same use costs $11.60/month in Nevada (cheapest) and $43.03/month in Hawaii (most expensive); the US average is $16.56.

Price: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential, August 2026 preliminary; released October 23, 2026).

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