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Maytag MEDB855D*+ family
8.8 cu ft · Standard Vented electric dryer
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About the Maytag MEDB855D*+ family
The Maytag MEDB855D*+ family is a 8.8 cu ft standard vented electric dryer certified by ENERGY STAR. Its official test figure is 608 kWh of electricity a year, which at the U.S. average price of 18.19¢ per kWh comes to $111 a year, or $1,438 over a typical 13-year life.
Among 238 standard vented models it ranks #149 for running cost. The cheapest model of this type would save $123 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 Kenmore 592-8966 series uses 607 kWh a year and would save about $2 over 13 years.
Cost to run where you live
608 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.
| Kenmore 592-8966 series | 7.5 cu ft | $110/yr | saves $2 |
| Kenmore 592-8967 series | 7.5 cu ft | $110/yr | saves $2 |
| Kenmore 592-8968 series | 7.5 cu ft | $110/yr | saves $2 |
| Kenmore 592-8969 series | 7.5 cu ft | $110/yr | saves $2 |
Specs
| Brand | Maytag |
| Model | MEDB855D*+ |
| Type | Standard Vented |
| Energy use | 608 kWh / year |
| Size | 8.8 cu ft |
| Width | 29 in |
| Dryer type | Electric Standard Vented |
| Vented or ventless | Vented |
| Efficiency (CEF) | 3.93 |
| Height | 45 in |
| Depth | 32 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 Maytag MEDB855D*+ family cost to run?
About $111 a year at the U.S. average electricity price (18.19¢/kWh), based on its ENERGY STAR rating of 608 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 Maytag MEDB855D*+ family cost in electricity over its life?
About $1,438 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 Maytag MEDB855D*+ family 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 Kenmore 592-8966 series uses 607 kWh a year, about $2 less in electricity over 13 years.
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