Typical electricity cost
How much does a Washer Dryer Combo cost to run?
Based on typical usage
A Washer Dryer Combo typically uses about 2,200 watts during an active cycle, costing around $0.49 per load at $0.15 per kWh.
At typical use (4 loads per week at 1.5 hours per load), that's about $8.49 per month and $103.24 per year.
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- 2,200 watts
- 1.5 hours per load
- 4 loads per week
- $0.15 per kWh
What affects cost most
- Hours per load and cycle length
- Loads per day or week
- Electricity rate in dollars per kWh
- Heat setting, airflow, and moisture level per load
How it works: Cost per load uses wattage, hours per load, and electricity rate, then scales by average loads per day. Monthly uses daily × 30; yearly uses daily × 365.
Use the calculator below to estimate cost based on your own wattage, usage time, and electricity rate.
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How Much Electricity Does a Washer Dryer Combo Use?
These example monthly costs show how cycle length and weekly load count change the bill.
Example monthly costs
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Light Use 1.5 hours per load and 2 loads per week$4.24/month
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Typical Use 1.5 hours per load and 4 loads per week$8.49/month
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Heavy Use 1.5 hours per load and 7 loads per week$14.85/month
Get a better estimate and keep costs down
Defaults are useful for a quick estimate, but real cost changes a lot with cycle length, frequency, and the electricity rate on your bill.
What changes cost most
- Hours per load and cycle length
- Loads per day or week
- Electricity rate in dollars per kWh
- Heat setting, airflow, and moisture level per load
How to get a better estimate and lower cost
- Replace the default electricity rate with the actual rate from your latest power bill.
- Adjust the loads per day or week so the estimate matches your real routine.
- Use high-spin settings to reduce drying energy.
- Choose eco cycles for lightly soiled loads.
- Run full loads when practical.
- Use lower heat dry settings when possible.
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