How Much Does an Electric Dryer Cost Per Year?
A 5000W electric dryer used 1 hour a day for 365 days at $0.15/kWh costs about $273.75 per year.
How to use this tool
- Enter power, hours per day, number of days and electricity rate in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your total cost and the full breakdown beneath it.
Electric dryers are major energy users — see your annual cost based on how often you run a load.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I calculate electricity cost?
- Multiply the appliance wattage by hours used per day and number of days, divide by 1000 to get kWh, then multiply by your electricity rate per kWh.