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GE vs Maytag electric dryers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified GE and Maytag electric dryer, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical GE model
$111/yr
11 models
Typical Maytag model
$111/yr
17 models
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | GE typical | Maytag typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large (7 cu ft and up) | $111 (7) | $111 (17) | GE GFD35ES*Y*** family · $111/yr |
Cheapest GE models to run
- GFD14ES*N*** family 4.3 cu ft · $45/yr
- GFD14ES*Z*** family 4.3 cu ft · $45/yr
- GFT14ES*M*** family 4.1 cu ft · $58/yr
- GFD35ES*Y*** family 7.8 cu ft · $111/yr
- GFD55ES*N*** family 7.8 cu ft · $111/yr
Cheapest Maytag models to run
- MED5500FW series 7.4 cu ft · $111/yr
- MED5630H series 7.3 cu ft · $111/yr
- MED5630M series 7.4 cu ft · $111/yr
- MED6630H series 7.3 cu ft · $111/yr
- MED6630M series 7.4 cu ft · $111/yr
Questions
Are GE or Maytag electric dryers cheaper to run?
They are even: the typical model of both brands costs $111 a year to run.
What is the cheapest GE electric dryer to run?
The GE GFD14ES*N*** family, at $45 a year (246 kWh).
What is the cheapest Maytag electric dryer to run?
The Maytag MED5500FW series, at $111 a year (608 kWh).