WattPeekTumble dryer electricity cost calculator
Dryer power varies through a cycle. The maximum wattage on the rating plate can overestimate a whole cycle. Energy-label kWh per cycle, or your own meter reading, is a better starting point.
Calculate tumble dryer costs ↗Start with your actual usage
- Choose measured kWh mode and enter the energy used by one load.
- Set days to the number of loads you want to calculate; the period total is then your load total.
- Dryer type, load size and how wet the clothes are can change energy consumption.
A worked example
The following uses an illustrative rate of 0.25 currency units per kWh. It is not a current country tariff or a measured average for this appliance.
| Input / result | Example |
|---|---|
| Average input power | 1000 W |
| Daily use | 2 hours |
| Energy per day | 2 kWh |
| Cost per day | 0.50 currency units |
| Cost for 30 days | 15.00 currency units |
What this estimate leaves out
Illustrative 2kWh cycle: 1000W average over two hours. Use your energy label’s kWh per cycle for a better estimate. Fixed charges are excluded. Time-of-use rates and tiered pricing need separate calculations. Annual results assume the same daily use for all 365 days, which can overstate seasonal appliance use.
How to calculate it yourself
watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × price per kWhIf you already know the energy used, multiply measured kWh directly by your unit price. See the full methodology.