Clothes Dryer Electricity Calculator in Wisconsin
A clothes dryer in Wisconsin costs about $12.97 a month ($157.76 a year) to run at the state's average rate of 19.21 ¢/kWh. Use this calculator to compare light, typical, and heavy use.
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin average rate | 19.21 ¢/kWh |
| Assumed wattage | 3,000 W |
| Typical usage pattern | 0.75 hours/day |
| Typical monthly cost | $12.97 |
| Typical yearly cost | $157.76 |
Clothes Dryer in Wisconsin 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 | Wisconsin monthly | U.S. monthly | Wisconsin yearly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light usage | 0.5 hours/day | 547.5 kWh | $8.64 | $8.69 | $105.17 |
| Typical usage | 0.75 hours/day | 821.3 kWh | $12.97 | $13.04 | $157.76 |
| Heavy usage | 2.75 hours/day | 3011.3 kWh | $47.54 | $47.82 | $578.46 |
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State cost and bill pathways for Wisconsin
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- Milwaukee electricity estimate (Wisconsin) — City electricity page with methodology notes where city coverage is available
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Historical and trend pages
- Wisconsin electricity price history — Historical context and trend interpretation
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Fixed-usage and calculator pathways
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State comparison pathways for Wisconsin
- Wisconsin electricity comparisons — State-to-state comparison hub
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Discovery and navigation hubs
- Wisconsin electricity hub — Guide to this state's electricity rate, usage, comparison, and tool pages
- Electricity cost scenario hub — Entry point for residential and industry scenario pages
- Wisconsin electricity cost overview — State-level electricity cost page with rates and typical bill context
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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.