Heat pump dryer vs vented dryer electricity cost
Compare heat pump dryer and vented dryer electricity cost with the same price per kWh and number of loads. This is useful when deciding whether an older vented setup is costing too much to keep.
Shared price and period make the comparison consistent.
Option A
Heat Pump Dryer
Keep the same price and period as the other column for a fair comparison.
Estimated usage
15.65 kWh
Cost
$2.73
Interpretation
Low cost in this period.
Option B
Vented Dryer
Keep the same price and period as the other column for a fair comparison.
Estimated usage
27.83 kWh
Cost
$4.86
Interpretation
Low cost in this period.
Summary
Visible running cost gap
Lower-cost option
Heat Pump Dryer
Difference
$2.13
Gap
43.8%
With these settings, Heat Pump Dryer costs less to run than Vented Dryer.
How to read this page
- Vented dryers can look straightforward, but their electricity cost often stays high over repeated loads.
- Heat pump models usually reduce energy demand enough to matter over a full year of laundry.
- This comparison is strongest when your dryer runs several times per week.