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GE vs Whirlpool electric dryers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified GE and Whirlpool electric dryer, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical GE model
$111/yr
11 models
Typical Whirlpool model
$111/yr
56 models
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | GE typical | Whirlpool typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 5 cu ft) | $45 (3) | $50 (6) | Whirlpool WFDH4124VJ · $31/yr |
| Large (7 cu ft and up) | $111 (7) | $111 (50) | Whirlpool WHD560CH series · $84/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 Whirlpool models to run
- WFDH4124VJ 4.3 cu ft · $31/yr
- WHD3090G series 4.3 cu ft · $42/yr
- WHD5090G series 4.3 cu ft · $42/yr
- WCD3090J series 4.3 cu ft · $58/yr
- WCD5090J series 4.3 cu ft · $58/yr
Questions
Are GE or Whirlpool 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 Whirlpool electric dryer to run?
The Whirlpool WFDH4124VJ, at $31 a year (172 kWh).