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GE vs Samsung electric dryers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified GE and Samsung electric dryer, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical GE model
$111/yr
11 models
Typical Samsung model
$111/yr
59 models
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | GE typical | Samsung typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 5 cu ft) | $45 (3) | $26 (6) | Samsung DV25B69**H* family · $23/yr |
| Standard (5 to 7 cu ft) | $111 (1) | $111 (1) | GE GUD27EE*N*** family · $111/yr |
| Large (7 cu ft and up) | $111 (7) | $111 (52) | Samsung DV45DG60**H* family · $48/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 Samsung models to run
- DV25B69**H* family 4 cu ft · $23/yr
- DV25FG50*0** family 4 cu ft · $23/yr
- DV22N680*H* family 4 cu ft · $26/yr
- DV22N685*H* family 4 cu ft · $26/yr
- DV25B68**H* family 4 cu ft · $28/yr
Questions
Are GE or Samsung 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 Samsung electric dryer to run?
The Samsung DV25B69**H* family, at $23 a year (125 kWh).