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Miele vs Whirlpool electric dryers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Miele and Whirlpool electric dryer, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Miele model · cheaper to run
$24/yr
13 models
Typical Whirlpool model
$111/yr
56 models
Difference over 13 years
$1,123
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Miele typical | Whirlpool typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 5 cu ft) | $24 (13) | $50 (6) | Miele TWB120 WP · $24/yr |
Cheapest Miele models to run
- TWB120 WP 4.1 cu ft · $24/yr
- TWD160WP 4.1 cu ft · $24/yr
- TWD360WP 4.1 cu ft · $24/yr
- TWF160 WP 4.1 cu ft · $24/yr
- TWI180 WP 4.1 cu ft · $24/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 Miele or Whirlpool electric dryers cheaper to run?
Miele. The typical (median) Miele model costs $24 a year in electricity, against $111 for Whirlpool, about $1,123 over a 13-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Miele electric dryer to run?
The Miele TWB120 WP, at $24 a year (133 kWh).
What is the cheapest Whirlpool electric dryer to run?
The Whirlpool WFDH4124VJ, at $31 a year (172 kWh).