Cost to run a clothes dryer in Washington
About $87.67 a year for a typical model, at the Washington average of 14.42 cents per kWh.
How Washington compares
The same clothes dryer costs $110.60 a year at the U.S. average rate, so in Washington you pay $22.92 less. See the Washington electricity rate for the full picture.
Efficient or high-use: the range in Washington
| Model type | kWh per year | Per year | Over 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient | 246 | $35.40 | $354.01 |
| Typical | 608 | $87.67 | $876.74 |
| High use | 608 | $87.67 | $876.74 |
Between the efficient and the high-use model, the difference in Washington adds up to about $522.73 over 10 years. Electric dryers only. Gas dryers are left out because most of their energy is not on the electric bill.
Models that cost the least to run in Washington
| Model | Details | kWh per year | Cost per year in Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosch WQB245AXUC | Electric, 3.9 | 122 | $17.59 |
| Bosch WTW87NH1UC | Electric, 4 | 125 | $18.02 |
| Samsung DV25B69**H* | Electric, 4 | 125 | $18.02 |
| Samsung DV25FG50*0** | Electric, 4 | 125 | $18.02 |
| Miele TWF160 WP | Electric, 4.1 | 133 | $19.18 |
| Miele TWI180 WP | Electric, 4.1 | 133 | $19.18 |
| Miele TWB120 WP | Electric, 4.1 | 133 | $19.18 |
| LG DLHC1455* | Electric, 4.2 | 133 | $19.18 |
| Miele TXR860WP | Electric, 4.1 | 133 | $19.18 |
| Miele TWI680WP | Electric, 4.1 | 133 | $19.18 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a clothes dryer in Washington?
About $87.67 a year, or $7.31 a month, for a typical ENERGY STAR certified model that uses 608 kWh a year at the Washington average rate of 14.42 cents per kWh.
Is that more or less than in other states?
It is $22.92 a year less than the same clothes dryer at the U.S. average rate. Washington ranks 38 of 51 for electricity price, where 1 is the most expensive.
How much can an efficient clothes dryer save in Washington?
Over 10 years, a model in the most efficient 10% costs about $522.73 less to run in Washington than a model in the 10% that use the most, at today's rate.
Same clothes dryer, nearby in the ranking
- South Dakota $88.65 a year
- Iowa $88.46 a year
- Missouri $86.82 a year
- Kentucky $86.34 a year
Other appliances in Washington
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- Room air conditioners in Washington
- Televisions in Washington
How we get these numbers: yearly electricity use comes from the ENERGY STAR certified product lists, measured with the federal test procedure. The rate is the average residential price the U.S. Energy Information Administration reports for each state, January to August 2026. Your own bill depends on your utility, your plan and how you use the appliance. See sources.