Updated July 22, 2026
Laundry Running Costs
Compare washing machine, tumble dryer, and heated airer electricity costs per cycle, week, and month.
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Laundry costs depend on cycle length, spin speed, heat setting, and how often you run each appliance. Tumble dryers usually cost more per load than washing machines, while heated airers trade lower power for longer drying time.
Each calculator below opens with example wattage and usage you can replace with figures from your appliance label, energy label, or plug-in meter. Enter your own electricity price per kWh for the most useful result.
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Estimate only. Actual consumption varies by model, setting, condition, temperature, duty cycle, and tariff. Use measured energy use when accuracy matters.