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Samsung vs Whirlpool electric dryers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Samsung and Whirlpool electric dryer, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Samsung model
$111/yr
59 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 | Samsung typical | Whirlpool typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 5 cu ft) | $26 (6) | $50 (6) | Samsung DV25B69**H* family · $23/yr |
| Large (7 cu ft and up) | $111 (52) | $111 (50) | Samsung DV45DG60**H* family · $48/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
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 Samsung 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 Samsung electric dryer to run?
The Samsung DV25B69**H* family, at $23 a year (125 kWh).
What is the cheapest Whirlpool electric dryer to run?
The Whirlpool WFDH4124VJ, at $31 a year (172 kWh).