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Midea vs Samsung electric dryers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Midea and Samsung electric dryer, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Midea model
$111/yr
10 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 | Midea typical | Samsung typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 5 cu ft) | $77 (2) | $26 (6) | Samsung DV25B69**H* family · $23/yr |
| Large (7 cu ft and up) | $111 (8) | $111 (52) | Samsung DV45DG60**H* family · $48/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
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 Midea 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 Midea electric dryer to run?
The Midea MLE27N5AWWC, at $43 a year (236 kWh).
What is the cheapest Samsung electric dryer to run?
The Samsung DV25B69**H* family, at $23 a year (125 kWh).