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Compact Ventless 240V Top 10% cheapest to run

Bosch WTW87NH1UC: $23 a year to run

This electric dryer uses 125 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $23 a year and $296 over a typical 13-year life. It ranks #2 of 45 compact ventless 240v models for running cost.

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  2. Plus running cost. Add $296 of electricity over 13 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Per year (U.S. avg)
$23
Over 13 years
$296
Size
4 cu ft

Where to buy

Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$23
Electricity over 13 years
$296
Add the price you pay
+ $296

125 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.

Cheaper to run, same type and size

Or see every compact (under 5 cu ft) model ranked.

Bosch WQB245AXUC3.9 cu ft$22/yrsaves $7

Specs

BrandBosch
ModelWTW87NH1UC
TypeCompact Ventless 240V
Energy use125 kWh / year
Width23.6 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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