Lowest Operating Cost: Clothes dryers
Ranked by estimate. Operating cost is an estimate, computed from each model's measured annual energy use at the EIA U.S. national-average residential electricity rate (18.56 ¢/kWh, March 2026). Your actual cost depends on your local utility rate and how you use the appliance.
The Bosch WQB245AXUC has the lowest estimated annual operating cost among clothes dryers in the dataset, at $22.64 per year based on measured energy consumption of 122 kWh annually and the national average electricity rate. The ranking is derived from certified model data sorted by operating cost alone, with no fees or payments influencing placement.
Operating cost represents only one dimension of dryer selection. Capacity, available features, reliability history, and purchase price are separate considerations that fall outside this energy-efficiency analysis. The dataset provides a cost-per-year lens through which to evaluate efficiency; prospective buyers should weigh this metric alongside other specifications and their individual priorities before making a purchase decision.
| Model | Operating cost (est.) | Energy use | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosch WQB245AXUC | $22.64/yr | 122 kWh/yr | 3.9 cu ft |
| Bosch WTW87NH1UC | $23.20/yr | 125 kWh/yr | 4.0 cu ft |
| Samsung DV25B69**H* | $23.20/yr | 125 kWh/yr | 4.0 cu ft |
| Samsung DV25FG50*0** | $23.20/yr | 125 kWh/yr | 4.0 cu ft |
| LG DLHC1455* | $24.68/yr | 133 kWh/yr | 4.2 cu ft |
| LG WKHC152H*A | $24.68/yr | 133 kWh/yr | 4.2 cu ft |
| Miele TWB120 WP | $24.68/yr | 133 kWh/yr | 4.1 cu ft |
| Miele TWD160WP | $24.68/yr | 133 kWh/yr | 4.1 cu ft |
| Miele TWD360WP | $24.68/yr | 133 kWh/yr | 4.1 cu ft |
| Miele TWF160 WP | $24.68/yr | 133 kWh/yr | 4.1 cu ft |
| Miele TWI180 WP | $24.68/yr | 133 kWh/yr | 4.1 cu ft |
| Miele TWI680WP | $24.68/yr | 133 kWh/yr | 4.1 cu ft |