Most Energy Efficient Clothes Dryers Brands
Ranked by average annual energy use across ENERGY STAR certified models. Lower kWh means lower electricity costs. The Models Tested column shows how many certified models each brand has — more models means more reliable average.
| Rank | Brand | Avg Energy Use | Models Tested (n) | Best Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miele | 144 kWh/yr | 10 | 133 kWh/yr |
| 2 | Blomberg | 183 kWh/yr | 4 | 149 kWh/yr |
| 3 | Beko | 194 kWh/yr | 3 | 149 kWh/yr |
| 4 | Asko | 217 kWh/yr | 7 | 142 kWh/yr |
| 5 | Bosch | 220 kWh/yr | 4 | 122 kWh/yr |
| 6 | Summit | 294 kWh/yr | 6 | 283 kWh/yr |
| 7 | FINLUX | 317 kWh/yr | 4 | 317 kWh/yr |
| 8 | Danby | 317 kWh/yr | 4 | 317 kWh/yr |
| 9 | AEG | 414 kWh/yr | 3 | 317 kWh/yr |
| 10 | ELEMENT | 547 kWh/yr | 7 | 317 kWh/yr |
| 11 | LG SIGNATURE | 580 kWh/yr | 5 | 315 kWh/yr |
| 12 | Whirlpool | 588 kWh/yr | 117 | 229 kWh/yr |
| 13 | Kenmore | 603 kWh/yr | 13 | 317 kWh/yr |
| 14 | Samsung | 606 kWh/yr | 102 | 125 kWh/yr |
| 15 | GE | 607 kWh/yr | 48 | 246 kWh/yr |
| 16 | Crosley | 608 kWh/yr | 3 | 608 kWh/yr |
| 17 | LG | 616 kWh/yr | 139 | 133 kWh/yr |
| 18 | Electrolux | 616 kWh/yr | 37 | 317 kWh/yr |
| 19 | Midea | 616 kWh/yr | 34 | 236 kWh/yr |
| 20 | Maytag | 629 kWh/yr | 42 | 608 kWh/yr |
Data from ENERGY STAR Product Finder. See our disclaimers.