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Midea vs Whirlpool electric dryers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Midea and Whirlpool electric dryer, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Midea model
$111/yr
10 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 | Midea typical | Whirlpool typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 5 cu ft) | $77 (2) | $50 (6) | Whirlpool WFDH4124VJ · $31/yr |
| Large (7 cu ft and up) | $111 (8) | $111 (50) | Whirlpool WHD560CH series · $84/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 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 Midea 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 Midea electric dryer to run?
The Midea MLE27N5AWWC, at $43 a year (236 kWh).
What is the cheapest Whirlpool electric dryer to run?
The Whirlpool WFDH4124VJ, at $31 a year (172 kWh).