How much energy does a dryer use?
Energy-efficient dryer
If you want to dry energy-efficiently, choose an A+++ heat pump dryer. It's energy-efficient, thanks to the low drying temperature. This way, you consume less energy and your laundry stays like new for longer. You save almost € 115 per year compared to a condenser dryer with a B energy label. We base this on 8kg load capacity. With an A+++ dryer, you can save more than € 575 on your energy costs after 5 years. That's why it's smart to buy a heat pump dryer.
Energy consumption dryer (8kg laundry)
| Average costs per dryer cycle | Average consumption per year | Annual energy costs | Savings per year (compared to B energy label) | Savings after 5 years | Savings after 10 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+++ | 1.09kWh (€ 0.44) | 175kWh | € 52.50 | € 115 | € 575 | € 1150 |
| A++ | 1.47kWh (€ 0.59) | 235kWh | € 70.50 | € 98 | € 490 | € 980 |
| A+ | 1.93kWh (€ 0.77) | 309kWh | € 92.70 | € 75 | € 375 | € 750 |
| B | 3.51kWh (€ 1.40) | 561kWh | € 168.30 | € 0 | € 0 | € 0 |
| C | 3.61kWh (€ 1.44) | 577kWh | € 173.10 | € 0 | € 0 | € 0 |
Payback period is 4 to 5.5 years
You save the most on your energy costs with a higher load capacity. Let's look at an A+++ heat pump dryer with a 9kg load capacity, for example. It has even more room for your bedding. On average, you save € 169 per year compared to an equally large condenser dryer with a B energy label. If the heat pump dryer costs € 999, you've saved the entire purchase price after 6 years. That's what we call the payback period. In the table below, you can see after how much time you've earned back the dryer per load capacity.
After how many years have you earned back your dryer?
| Load capacity | Retail price | Energy label | Savings per year (compared to B energy label) | Payback period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7kg laundry | € 599 | A+++ | € 139 | 4 years |
| 8kg laundry | € 799 | A+++ | € 154 | 5 years |
| 9kg laundry | € 999 | A+++ | € 169 | 6 years |
Calculate energy costs
The annual energy consumption of a dryer is indicated on the right of the energy label. It tells you how many kWh (kilowatt hours) a dryer consumes. When calculating the consumption of dryers, the EU bases this on 160 dryer cycles per year. You pay about € 0.30 per kWh. In order to calculate your average energy costs, you multiply the energy consumption in kWh by € 0.30. These are your average annual energy costs. Want to know how much your dryer consumes per dryer cycle? Check the manual.
Energy savings after 10 years
You now know that you can save the most energy with an A+++ heat pump dryer. In order to calculate how much you can save during the average lifespan, we'll look at an 8kg dryer. We'll take a period of 10 years. If you buy an A+++ dryer with an 8kg load capacity, you save € 115 per year on average compared to a condenser dryer that's not energy-efficient. After 10 years, you've saved up to € 1150 on your energy costs. You can even save up to € 1260 with a 9kg dryer.
Energy-efficient washing machine and dryer set
You can save even more on your energy bill with an energy-efficient washing machine and dryer set. That way, you pay even less energy costs. Over its average lifespan, you'll save up to € 1370 with the most energy-efficient set. This amount consists of the € 220 you save with your A energy label washing machine and the € 1150 you save with your A+++ dryer. An energy-efficient set has a positive effect on your energy bill, but on the environment as well. In addition, your laundry stays in good condition for longer thanks to the low drying temperature.
