Clothes Dryer Electricity Calculator in Alabama
A clothes dryer in Alabama costs about $11.75 a month ($142.98 a year) to run at the state's average rate of 17.41 ¢/kWh. Use this calculator to compare light, typical, and heavy use.
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alabama average rate | 17.41 ¢/kWh |
| Assumed wattage | 3,000 W |
| Typical usage pattern | 0.75 hours/day |
| Typical monthly cost | $11.75 |
| Typical yearly cost | $142.98 |
Clothes Dryer in Alabama vs U.S. benchmark
Calculator assumptions
This calculator uses a typical wattage range of 1,800-5,000 W, and we assume 3,000 watts for 0.75 hours/day. The formula is kWh = (watts × hours) / 1000.
At this profile, the appliance uses 67.5 kWh per month and 821.3 kWh per year.
Appliance calculator scenarios
| Scenario | Hours/day | Annual energy | Alabama monthly | U.S. monthly | Alabama yearly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light usage | 0.5 hours/day | 547.5 kWh | $7.83 | $8.69 | $95.32 |
| Typical usage | 0.75 hours/day | 821.3 kWh | $11.75 | $13.04 | $142.98 |
| Heavy usage | 2.75 hours/day | 3011.3 kWh | $43.09 | $47.82 | $524.26 |
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Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: April 2026. Estimates use the EIA average all-in residential rate (delivery included); they don't add separately billed taxes, fixed charges, or other utility fees, which vary by utility. For how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.