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Maytag vs Midea electric dryers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Maytag and Midea electric dryer, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Maytag model
$111/yr
17 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 | Maytag typical | Midea typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large (7 cu ft and up) | $111 (17) | $111 (8) | Maytag MED5500FW series · $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
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 Maytag 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 Maytag electric dryer to run?
The Maytag MED5500FW series, at $111 a year (608 kWh).
What is the cheapest Midea electric dryer to run?
The Midea MLE27N5AWWC, at $43 a year (236 kWh).