What washing machines and dryers cost to run
Laundry is priced by the cycle. Most of a washing machine’s energy goes on heating water, and most of a vented or condenser dryer’s on heating air, which is why washing cooler and drying outside save the most.
Side by side
| Appliance | Typical power | An hour | A year, typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumble dryer | 2,500 W | — | £58.96 |
| Condenser tumble dryer | 1,003 W | — | £30.74 |
| Washing machine | 2,100 W | — | £20.84 |
| Clothes iron | 1,500 W | 39.5p | £20.59 |
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