Clothes Dryer Electricity Calculator in Maine
A clothes dryer in Maine costs about $19.18 a month ($233.40 a year) to run at the state's average rate of 28.42 ¢/kWh. Use this calculator to compare light, typical, and heavy use.
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Maine average rate | 28.42 ¢/kWh |
| Assumed wattage | 3,000 W |
| Typical usage pattern | 0.75 hours/day |
| Typical monthly cost | $19.18 |
| Typical yearly cost | $233.40 |
Clothes Dryer in Maine 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 | Maine monthly | U.S. monthly | Maine yearly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light usage | 0.5 hours/day | 547.5 kWh | $12.79 | $8.69 | $155.60 |
| Typical usage | 0.75 hours/day | 821.3 kWh | $19.18 | $13.04 | $233.40 |
| Heavy usage | 2.75 hours/day | 3011.3 kWh | $70.34 | $47.82 | $855.80 |
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Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: April 2026. Estimates use the EIA all-in average residential rate — energy, delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees together, not just the electricity itself. Fees are inside the rate, not an extra on top; how your own bill splits fixed versus per-kWh charges varies by utility. For what's inside the all-in rate, see hidden electricity fees; for how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.