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Maytag vs Samsung electric dryers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Maytag and Samsung electric dryer, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Maytag model
$111/yr
17 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 | Maytag typical | Samsung typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large (7 cu ft and up) | $111 (17) | $111 (52) | Samsung DV45DG60**H* family · $48/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 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 Maytag 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 Maytag electric dryer to run?
The Maytag MED5500FW series, at $111 a year (608 kWh).
What is the cheapest Samsung electric dryer to run?
The Samsung DV25B69**H* family, at $23 a year (125 kWh).