Calculate your cost
Start with a representative input, then edit all three numbers.
This setup uses about 68 kWh in a 30-day month.
Please enter valid values within the ranges shown.
| Schedule | Hours/day | Cost/month |
|---|---|---|
| Half runtime | 0.38 | $6.36 |
| Starting point | 0.75 | $12.71 |
| Longer runtime | 1.13 | $19.07 |
Same 3,000-watt input and 18.83¢/kWh rate; only runtime changes.
The quick formula
3 kW × 0.75 hours × $0.1883 = $0.42 per day
Convert watts to kilowatts, multiply by the active hours used each day, then multiply by the electricity price in dollars per kWh. Multiply the daily result by 30 for the monthly estimate shown above.
How to read this estimate
An electric dryer combines a large heating load with a motor that tumbles the drum. Load moisture and drying time matter more than the number of garments, so an over-dry cycle can cost noticeably more.
The starting values keep this page useful before you have a label or meter reading. They do not describe every model, climate, operating mode, or household.
What changes the cost?
- 01
Heating element size and cycle temperature
- 02
Load moisture, spin speed, and sensor accuracy
- 03
Vent restriction, load size, and cycle duration
Ways to spend less
- Use the washer's fastest suitable spin cycle first.
- Clean the lint screen and keep the exhaust vent clear.
- Use moisture sensing instead of a long timed cycle.