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GE vs Miele electric dryers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified GE and Miele electric dryer, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical GE model
$111/yr
11 models
Typical Miele model · cheaper to run
$24/yr
13 models
Difference over 13 years
$1,123
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | GE typical | Miele typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 5 cu ft) | $45 (3) | $24 (13) | Miele TWB120 WP · $24/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 Miele models to run
- TWB120 WP 4.1 cu ft · $24/yr
- TWD160WP 4.1 cu ft · $24/yr
- TWD360WP 4.1 cu ft · $24/yr
- TWF160 WP 4.1 cu ft · $24/yr
- TWI180 WP 4.1 cu ft · $24/yr
Questions
Are GE or Miele electric dryers cheaper to run?
Miele. The typical (median) Miele model costs $24 a year in electricity, against $111 for GE, about $1,123 over a 13-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest GE electric dryer to run?
The GE GFD14ES*N*** family, at $45 a year (246 kWh).
What is the cheapest Miele electric dryer to run?
The Miele TWB120 WP, at $24 a year (133 kWh).