Cost to run a clothes dryer in Virginia
About $103.06 a year for a typical model, at the Virginia average of 16.95 cents per kWh.
How Virginia compares
The same clothes dryer costs $110.60 a year at the U.S. average rate, so in Virginia you pay $7.54 less. See the Virginia electricity rate for the full picture.
Efficient or high-use: the range in Virginia
| Model type | kWh per year | Per year | Over 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient | 246 | $41.61 | $416.12 |
| Typical | 608 | $103.06 | $1,030.56 |
| High use | 608 | $103.06 | $1,030.56 |
Between the efficient and the high-use model, the difference in Virginia adds up to about $614.44 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 Virginia
| Model | Details | kWh per year | Cost per year in Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosch WQB245AXUC | Electric, 3.9 | 122 | $20.68 |
| Bosch WTW87NH1UC | Electric, 4 | 125 | $21.19 |
| Samsung DV25B69**H* | Electric, 4 | 125 | $21.19 |
| Samsung DV25FG50*0** | Electric, 4 | 125 | $21.19 |
| Miele TWF160 WP | Electric, 4.1 | 133 | $22.54 |
| Miele TWI180 WP | Electric, 4.1 | 133 | $22.54 |
| Miele TWB120 WP | Electric, 4.1 | 133 | $22.54 |
| LG DLHC1455* | Electric, 4.2 | 133 | $22.54 |
| Miele TXR860WP | Electric, 4.1 | 133 | $22.54 |
| Miele TWI680WP | Electric, 4.1 | 133 | $22.54 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a clothes dryer in Virginia?
About $103.06 a year, or $8.59 a month, for a typical ENERGY STAR certified model that uses 608 kWh a year at the Virginia average rate of 16.95 cents per kWh.
Is that more or less than in other states?
It is $7.54 a year less than the same clothes dryer at the U.S. average rate. Virginia ranks 21 of 51 for electricity price, where 1 is the most expensive.
How much can an efficient clothes dryer save in Virginia?
Over 10 years, a model in the most efficient 10% costs about $614.44 less to run in Virginia than a model in the 10% that use the most, at today's rate.
Same clothes dryer, nearby in the ranking
Other appliances in Virginia
- Refrigerators in Virginia
- Mini fridges in Virginia
- Freezers in Virginia
- Dishwashers in Virginia
- Clothes washers in Virginia
- Dehumidifiers in Virginia
- Room air conditioners in Virginia
- Televisions in Virginia
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.