How Much Does a Washer and Dryer Cost to Run?
Calculate the electricity cost of doing laundry
Washer & Dryer Details
Laundry Efficiency Tips
- Wash with cold water: About 90% of the energy used by a washing machine goes to heating water. Cold water cleans most clothes effectively.
- Run full loads: Washing and drying full loads maximizes energy efficiency per garment. Avoid running partial loads when possible.
- Clean the dryer lint trap: A clogged lint filter reduces airflow, making the dryer work harder and increasing drying time and energy use.
- Use the high-spin cycle: Higher spin speeds extract more water from clothes, reducing the time and energy needed in the dryer.
- Air dry when possible: Hanging clothes to dry eliminates dryer energy use entirely. Even partial air drying reduces costs.
- Use moisture sensors: Dryers with moisture sensors automatically stop when clothes are dry, preventing over-drying and wasted energy.