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Standard VentedTop 10% cheapest to runENERGY STAR certified

LG DLE3460 series

7.4 cu ft · Standard Vented electric dryer

Electricity, 13 years
$1,435
Per year
$110

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Per year (U.S. avg)
$110
Over 13 years
$1,435
Rank for running cost
#15 of 238

About the LG DLE3460 series

The LG DLE3460 series is a 7.4 cu ft standard vented electric dryer certified by ENERGY STAR. Its official test figure is 607 kWh of electricity a year, which at the U.S. average price of 18.19¢ per kWh comes to $110 a year, or $1,435 over a typical 13-year life.

Among 238 standard vented models it ranks #15 for running cost, in the cheapest 10%. The cheapest model of this type would save $121 in electricity over 13 years, though it may differ in size and features.

If you want the same type and a similar size for less to run, the LG DLHX4372 series uses 556 kWh a year and would save about $121 over 13 years.

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
ModelDLE3460*
TypeStandard Vented
Energy use607 kWh / year
Size7.4 cu ft
Width27 in
Dryer typeElectric Standard Vented
Vented or ventlessVented
Efficiency (CEF)3.94
Height38.69 in
Depth30 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.

Questions people ask

How much does the LG DLE3460 series cost to run?

About $110 a year at the U.S. average electricity price (18.19¢/kWh), based on its ENERGY STAR rating of 607 kWh a year. In a state with expensive power it can be much more; pick your state on this page to see your number.

How much will the LG DLE3460 series cost in electricity over its life?

About $1,435 over 13 years, a typical life for a electric dryer. Add that to the price you pay to get the true cost to own.

Is the LG DLE3460 series energy efficient?

It is ENERGY STAR certified, which means it meets the EPA's efficiency requirements for its type.

Is there a cheaper dryer to run of the same type and size?

Yes. The LG DLHX4372 series uses 556 kWh a year, about $121 less in electricity over 13 years.

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