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Tumble dryer: what does it cost to run?
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Estimated monthly cost
$13.50$0.45 / day$164.25 / year
75.0 kWh used each month02 · Appliance-specific guide
How to estimate tumble dryer correctly
The 2500 W and 1 h/day values are an editable example, not a claim about every model. This appliance is best treated as per-cycle use.
What to verify
Load size, spin speed before drying, programme and moisture sensor can change energy per cycle substantially.
Formula
Power (W) ÷ 1,000 × active hours × electricity rate. This example uses 2.5 kWh/day, 75 kWh/30 days and 912.5 kWh/year.
Accuracy limit
The calculator prices the values you enter. It cannot know thermostat cycles, power modes, losses, appliance condition or the exact tariff on your bill; verify those inputs for a decision.
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