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Whirlpool WED9500EW series: $111 a year to run
This electric dryer uses 608 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $111 a year and $1,438 over a typical 13-year life. It ranks #232 of 238 standard vented models for running cost.
- Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
- Plus running cost. Add $1,438 of electricity over 13 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
- Compare. Pick your state to see your real number, then check the cheaper-to-run models of the same size.
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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.
| LG DLEX8900 series | 9 cu ft | $110/yr | saves $2 |
| LG DLEX8980 series | 9 cu ft | $110/yr | saves $2 |
| LG SIGNATURE DLEX9700 series | 9 cu ft | $110/yr | saves $2 |
| LG SIGNATURE DLEX9900 series | 9 cu ft | $110/yr | saves $2 |
Specs
| Brand | Whirlpool |
| Model | WED9500EW* |
| Type | Standard Vented |
| Energy use | 608 kWh / year |
| Width | 29 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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