Cost to run a clothes dryer in Alaska
About $166.11 a year for a typical model, at the Alaska average of 27.32 cents per kWh.
How Alaska compares
The same clothes dryer costs $110.60 a year at the U.S. average rate, so in Alaska you pay $55.51 more. See the Alaska electricity rate for the full picture.
Efficient or high-use: the range in Alaska
| Model type | kWh per year | Per year | Over 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient | 246 | $67.07 | $670.71 |
| Typical | 608 | $166.11 | $1,661.06 |
| High use | 608 | $166.11 | $1,661.06 |
Between the efficient and the high-use model, the difference in Alaska adds up to about $990.35 over 10 years. Electric dryers only. Gas dryers are left out because most of their energy is not on the electric bill.
Models that cost the least to run in Alaska
| Model | Details | kWh per year | Cost per year in Alaska |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosch WQB245AXUC | Electric, 3.9 | 122 | $33.33 |
| Bosch WTW87NH1UC | Electric, 4 | 125 | $34.15 |
| Samsung DV25B69**H* | Electric, 4 | 125 | $34.15 |
| Samsung DV25FG50*0** | Electric, 4 | 125 | $34.15 |
| Miele TWF160 WP | Electric, 4.1 | 133 | $36.34 |
| Miele TWI180 WP | Electric, 4.1 | 133 | $36.34 |
| Miele TWB120 WP | Electric, 4.1 | 133 | $36.34 |
| LG DLHC1455* | Electric, 4.2 | 133 | $36.34 |
| Miele TXR860WP | Electric, 4.1 | 133 | $36.34 |
| Miele TWI680WP | Electric, 4.1 | 133 | $36.34 |
See clothes dryers in all states
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a clothes dryer in Alaska?
About $166.11 a year, or $13.84 a month, for a typical ENERGY STAR certified model that uses 608 kWh a year at the Alaska average rate of 27.32 cents per kWh.
Is that more or less than in other states?
It is $55.51 a year more than the same clothes dryer at the U.S. average rate. Alaska ranks 8 of 51 for electricity price, where 1 is the most expensive.
How much can an efficient clothes dryer save in Alaska?
Over 10 years, a model in the most efficient 10% costs about $990.35 less to run in Alaska than a model in the 10% that use the most, at today's rate.
Same clothes dryer, nearby in the ranking
- Rhode Island $176.62 a year
- Connecticut $167.02 a year
- New Hampshire $163.61 a year
- District of Columbia $151.15 a year
Other appliances in Alaska
- Refrigerators in Alaska
- Mini fridges in Alaska
- Freezers in Alaska
- Dishwashers in Alaska
- Clothes washers in Alaska
- Dehumidifiers in Alaska
- Room air conditioners in Alaska
- Televisions in Alaska
How we get these numbers: yearly electricity use comes from the ENERGY STAR certified product lists, measured with the federal test procedure. The rate is the average residential price the U.S. Energy Information Administration reports for each state, January to August 2026. Your own bill depends on your utility, your plan and how you use the appliance. See sources.