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GE vs Midea electric dryers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified GE and Midea electric dryer, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical GE model
$111/yr
11 models
Typical Midea model
$111/yr
10 models
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | GE typical | Midea typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 5 cu ft) | $45 (3) | $77 (2) | Midea MLE27N5AWWC · $43/yr |
| Large (7 cu ft and up) | $111 (7) | $111 (8) | 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 Midea models to run
- MLE27N5AWWC 4.5 cu ft · $43/yr
- MLFE76S4BBC 7.6 cu ft · $111/yr
- MLFE76S7BBC 7.6 cu ft · $111/yr
- MLHE27H7BCG 4.4 cu ft · $111/yr
- MLTE45N5CCG 7.4 cu ft · $111/yr
Questions
Are GE or Midea 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 Midea electric dryer to run?
The Midea MLE27N5AWWC, at $43 a year (236 kWh).