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Asko T5HXLW.U: $38 a year to run

This electric dryer uses 208 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $38 a year and $492 over a typical 13-year life. It ranks #3 of 42 standard ventless models for running cost.

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Per year (U.S. avg)
$38
Over 13 years
$492
Size
5.2 cu ft

Where to buy

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Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$38
Electricity over 13 years
$492
Add the price you pay
+ $492

208 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.

One of the cheapest to run

No ENERGY STAR model of the same type and size uses less electricity.

Specs

BrandAsko
ModelT5HXLW.U
TypeStandard Ventless
Energy use208 kWh / year
Width23.5 in
FeaturesVentless

Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.

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