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Standard Vented Top 10% cheapest to run

LG DLE3400 series (607 kWh version): $110 a year to run

This electric dryer uses 607 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $110 a year and $1,435 over a typical 13-year life. It ranks #10 of 238 standard vented models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,435 of electricity over 13 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
  3. Compare. Pick your state to see your real number, then check the cheaper-to-run models of the same size.
Per year (U.S. avg)
$110
Over 13 years
$1,435
Size
7.4 cu ft

Where to buy

Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$110
Electricity over 13 years
$1,435
Add the price you pay
+ $1,435

607 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.

Cheaper to run, same type and size

Or see every large (7 cu ft and up) model ranked.

LG DLHX4372 series7.3 cu ft$101/yrsaves $121

Specs

BrandLG
ModelDLE3400**
TypeStandard Vented
Energy use607 kWh / year
Width27 in

Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.

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