How much does it cost to run an electric dryer in Pennsylvania?
Rated energy use of ENERGY STAR certified models × what electricity costs where you live.
Per day $0.36 Typical standard vented
Per month $11.00 51 kWh
Per year $132 608 kWh at 21.72¢
Most efficient model $115 a year 531 kWh, Whirlpool
What it costs to run an electric dryer in Pennsylvania
- A typical ENERGY STAR standard vented electric dryer (the median of 362 certified models) is rated at 608 kWh a year.
- At Pennsylvania's residential price of 21.72¢ per kWh (July 2026), that comes to about $0.36 a day, $11.00 a month or $132 a year.
- Where you live matters: the same electric dryer costs about $292 a year in Hawaii (48.00¢) and $77 in Louisiana (12.72¢).
- The most efficient standard vented models of at least 7.4 cu ft use 531 kWh a year, which saves about $17 a year against the typical model at this price.
Ratings are the yearly kWh from the federal test procedure, as listed by ENERGY STAR. Real use depends on how you use the appliance, its age and settings. Older models that are not ENERGY STAR certified usually use more; we have no data on them. How we calculate.
Cost to run an electric dryer by type
Yearly cost to run an electric dryer in Pennsylvania, by type: $29 to $132
Median rated use of ENERGY STAR certified models of each type, at 21.72¢ per kWh.
Electric Standard Vented 362 models Per year: $132
Electric Compact Ventless 240V 58 models Per year: $69
Electric Standard Ventless 51 models Per year: $83
Electric Compact Ventless 120V 10 models Per year: $29
Source: ENERGY STAR certified products data (downloaded 2026-10-23); EIA residential electricity price, July 2026. Our calculation.
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| Per year | |
|---|---|
| Electric Standard Vented | $132 |
| Electric Compact Ventless 240V | $69 |
| Electric Standard Ventless | $83 |
| Electric Compact Ventless 120V | $29 |
| Type | Models | Typical size | Typical use | Per month | Per year (range) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Standard Vented | 362 | 7.4 cu ft | 608 kWh/yr | $11.00 | $132 ($132–$132) |
| Electric Compact Ventless 240V | 58 | 4 cu ft | 317 kWh/yr | $5.74 | $69 ($31–$69) |
| Electric Standard Ventless | 51 | 4.6 cu ft | 380 kWh/yr | $6.88 | $83 ($47–$132) |
| Electric Compact Ventless 120V | 10 | 4.1 cu ft | 133 kWh/yr | $2.41 | $29 ($29–$29) |
Range: the 10th to 90th percentile of rated use among certified models of that type. derived
Your electric dryer: use the EnergyGuide label
The yellow EnergyGuide label on an electric dryer shows its estimated yearly use in kWh. Enter it to see what it costs at your state's rate.
Most energy efficient clothes dryers
ENERGY STAR certified models with the lowest rated yearly use, among models at or above the typical size for their type. Yearly cost at 21.72¢ per kWh.
Electric Standard Vented (7.4+ cu ft)
| Brand | Model number | Size | kWh/yr | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whirlpool | YWED7990FW* | 7.4 cu ft | 531 | $115 |
| Whirlpool | YWED9290FC* | 7.4 cu ft | 531 | $115 |
| Whirlpool | YWED9290FW* | 7.4 cu ft | 531 | $115 |
| LG | DLEX8900* | 9 cu ft | 607 | $132 |
| LG | DLEX8980* | 9 cu ft | 607 | $132 |
| LG SIGNATURE | DLEX9900* | 9 cu ft | 607 | $132 |
| LG SIGNATURE | DLEX9700* | 9 cu ft | 607 | $132 |
| Samsung | DV50K75**E* | 7.5 cu ft | 607 | $132 |
| Samsung | DV45K65**E* | 7.5 cu ft | 607 | $132 |
| Samsung | DV45K62**E* | 7.5 cu ft | 607 | $132 |
| Kenmore | 592-8969* | 7.5 cu ft | 607 | $132 |
| Kenmore | 592-8968* | 7.5 cu ft | 607 | $132 |
| Kenmore | 592-8967* | 7.5 cu ft | 607 | $132 |
| Kenmore | 592-8966* | 7.5 cu ft | 607 | $132 |
| Samsung | DVE45M55*** | 7.5 cu ft | 607 | $132 |
Electric Compact Ventless 240V (4+ cu ft)
| Brand | Model number | Size | kWh/yr | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosch | WTW87NH1UC | 4 cu ft | 125 | $27 |
| Samsung | DV25B69**H* | 4 cu ft | 125 | $27 |
| Samsung | DV25FG50*0** | 4 cu ft | 125 | $27 |
| LG | DLHC1455* | 4.2 cu ft | 133 | $29 |
| LG | WKHC152H*A | 4.2 cu ft | 133 | $29 |
| Asko | T3HW.U | 4.2 cu ft | 142 | $31 |
| Samsung | DV22N685*H* | 4 cu ft | 145 | $31 |
| Samsung | DV22N680*H* | 4 cu ft | 145 | $31 |
| Blomberg | DHP24400W | 4.1 cu ft | 149 | $32 |
| Blomberg | DHP24412W | 4.1 cu ft | 149 | $32 |
| Beko | HPD24412W | 4.1 cu ft | 149 | $32 |
| Samsung | DV25B68**H* | 4 cu ft | 154 | $33 |
| Samsung | DV25FG62*0** | 4 cu ft | 154 | $33 |
| Whirlpool | WHD5090G** | 4.3 cu ft | 229 | $50 |
| Whirlpool | YWHD5090G** | 4.3 cu ft | 229 | $50 |
Electric Standard Ventless (4.6+ cu ft)
| Brand | Model number | Size | kWh/yr | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asko | T5HXLW.U | 5.2 cu ft | 208 | $45 |
| Asko | T5HXLT.U | 5.2 cu ft | 208 | $45 |
| Asko | T5HXLG.U | 5.2 cu ft | 208 | $45 |
| Asko | T7HXLW.U | 5.2 cu ft | 208 | $45 |
| Miele | PDR908 HP | 4.6 cu ft | 245 | $53 |
| LG | DLHC4002* | 7.8 cu ft | 257 | $56 |
| LG | DLHC3602* | 7.8 cu ft | 257 | $56 |
| LG | DLHC8402* | 7.3 cu ft | 257 | $56 |
| Samsung | DV45DG60**H* | 7.5 cu ft | 263 | $57 |
| Asko | T411HS.W.U | 4.9 cu ft | 263 | $57 |
| LG | DLHC5502* | 7.8 cu ft | 266 | $58 |
| LG | WKHC252H*A | 7.8 cu ft | 266 | $58 |
| LG | DLHC6702* | 7.8 cu ft | 266 | $58 |
| Samsung | DV53BB89**H* | 7.8 cu ft | 281 | $61 |
| LG | WKHC202H*A | 7.2 cu ft | 299 | $65 |
Electric Compact Ventless 120V (4.1+ cu ft)
| Brand | Model number | Size | kWh/yr | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG | DLHC1455*B | 4.2 cu ft | 133 | $29 |
| Miele | TWF160 WP | 4.1 cu ft | 133 | $29 |
| Miele | TWI180 WP | 4.1 cu ft | 133 | $29 |
| Miele | TWB120 WP | 4.1 cu ft | 133 | $29 |
| Miele | TXR860WP | 4.1 cu ft | 133 | $29 |
| Miele | TWI680WP | 4.1 cu ft | 133 | $29 |
| Miele | TXI680WP | 4.1 cu ft | 133 | $29 |
| Miele | TWD360WP | 4.1 cu ft | 133 | $29 |
| Miele | TWD160WP | 4.1 cu ft | 133 | $29 |
| Miele | TXD160WP | 4.1 cu ft | 133 | $29 |
Model numbers are as listed by ENERGY STAR; an asterisk stands for any character (colour or trim codes). We do not sell or recommend products and have no affiliate links. official
Cost to run an electric dryer in every state
Typical standard vented model (608 kWh a year) at each state's residential price in July 2026.
| State | ¢ per kWh | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 48.00 | $24.32 | $292 |
| California | 33.61 | $17.03 | $204 |
| Maine | 32.41 | $16.42 | $197 |
| Massachusetts | 30.49 | $15.45 | $185 |
| New York | 29.90 | $15.15 | $182 |
| Alaska | 28.83 | $14.61 | $175 |
| Rhode Island | 28.29 | $14.33 | $172 |
| New Hampshire | 26.60 | $13.48 | $162 |
| District of Columbia | 25.21 | $12.77 | $153 |
| New Jersey | 25.19 | $12.76 | $153 |
| Connecticut | 24.16 | $12.24 | $147 |
| Vermont | 23.75 | $12.03 | $144 |
| Michigan | 23.05 | $11.68 | $140 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.72 | $11.00 | $132 |
| Maryland | 21.41 | $10.85 | $130 |
| Ohio | 19.45 | $9.85 | $118 |
| Illinois | 19.22 | $9.74 | $117 |
| Wisconsin | 19.06 | $9.66 | $116 |
| Delaware | 18.48 | $9.36 | $112 |
| Virginia | 17.55 | $8.89 | $107 |
| Minnesota | 17.45 | $8.84 | $106 |
| Colorado | 17.00 | $8.61 | $103 |
| Indiana | 16.73 | $8.48 | $102 |
| Alabama | 16.40 | $8.31 | $100 |
| Georgia | 16.27 | $8.24 | $99 |
| Missouri | 16.09 | $8.15 | $98 |
| New Mexico | 16.09 | $8.15 | $98 |
| Iowa | 15.99 | $8.10 | $97 |
| Oregon | 15.97 | $8.09 | $97 |
| Texas | 15.88 | $8.05 | $97 |
| West Virginia | 15.78 | $8.00 | $96 |
| South Carolina | 15.47 | $7.84 | $94 |
| Arizona | 15.38 | $7.79 | $94 |
| South Dakota | 15.37 | $7.79 | $93 |
| Kansas | 15.27 | $7.74 | $93 |
| North Carolina | 15.16 | $7.68 | $92 |
| Florida | 15.03 | $7.62 | $91 |
| Montana | 14.99 | $7.59 | $91 |
| Washington | 14.71 | $7.45 | $89 |
| Mississippi | 14.54 | $7.37 | $88 |
| Wyoming | 14.36 | $7.28 | $87 |
| Oklahoma | 14.35 | $7.27 | $87 |
| Arkansas | 14.33 | $7.26 | $87 |
| Kentucky | 13.81 | $7.00 | $84 |
| Nebraska | 13.78 | $6.98 | $84 |
| Idaho | 13.73 | $6.96 | $83 |
| Tennessee | 13.71 | $6.95 | $83 |
| North Dakota | 13.41 | $6.79 | $82 |
| Utah | 13.12 | $6.65 | $80 |
| Nevada | 12.77 | $6.47 | $78 |
| Louisiana | 12.72 | $6.44 | $77 |
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Sources and limits
- ENERGY STAR certified products data (U.S. EPA), 488 certified clothes dryers (electric models only). Downloaded 2026-10-23.
- Electricity prices: EIA Electric Power Monthly, average residential price in July 2026.
- Only certified models are covered, so "typical" means a typical new efficient model, not the average one in use. Yearly ratings assume the usage in the federal test, which may differ from yours.