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Tumble Dryer
Heat pump dryers consume about 1.2 to 1.8 kWh per cycle, while older condenser dryers often exceed 4.0 kWh.
Tumble Dryer — Live Electricity Cost Calculator
Live CalculationEnter the wattage of your device and the daily hours of usage:
Quick Presets / Typical Power:
800 Watts (0.8 kW)
Watts
0.7 hrs/day
hrs/day
Benchmark: 35 ct/kWh
ct/kWh
Tip: Check your latest electricity bill for your exact price per kWh.
Advanced Options (Days/Week & Base Fee) ▼
€/Monat
Calculated Results 800 W • 0.7h/day
Cost per Month 5,96 € 17 kWh
Cost per Year 71,54 € 204 kWh
Per Hour 0,28 € 0.8 kWh
Per Day 0,20 € 0,56 kWh
Per Week 1,37 € 3,9 kWh
Formula:
kWh = Watts × Hours ÷ 1,000 •
Cost = kWh × Rate ÷ 100 📊 Overview & Benchmarks
Typical Annual Cost 70,00 €/year
Annual Consumption 200 kWh/year
Typical Power 900 W
Typical Daily Usage 0.6 h / Tag
⚡ Duty Cycle & Power Details
Heat pump dryers recycle warm air continuously, reducing energy consumption by over 60%.
💡 Effective Energy Saving Tips
- ✓ Spin clothes at high speed (1,200–1,400 RPM) in the washer before drying.
- ✓ Clean the lint filter after every cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How much does a single dryer cycle cost?
A modern heat pump dryer costs approx. €0.45 to €0.65 per load, whereas older condenser models can cost over €1.50.
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Transparency & Sources
Die Berechnungsgrundlagen, Verbrauchswerte und Strompreis-Referenzen auf dieser Seite basieren auf validierten Daten offizieller Stellen:
- Stromspiegel für Deutschland co2online gemeinnützige GmbH (gefördert vom Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz)Open Source
- Umweltbundesamt (UBA) Energieeffizienz & Stromverbrauch UmweltbundesamtOpen Source
Detailed Formulas & Methodology: View Methodology Page →