how much to run an average dryer

[funbobby]

say for half an hour on full heat? just curious

[Martin]

Re: how much to run an average dryer

Depends on your supplier tariff?

I pay (via British Gas) 9 pence per KWH so using that as an example a typical dryer running at 2.5 KW for 30 minutes would work out as follows: –

9 pence X 2.5 ÷ 2 = 11.25 pence

So in general terms an typical average costing would be between 11p and 15p (22 – 30p per hour)

[robbra]

Re: how much to run an average dryer

But of course it cycles so would be a bit less than that 8)
Rob

[iadom]

Re: how much to run an average dryer

Plus ten minutes cool down. 😉

[leavemetogetonwithit]

Re: how much to run an average dryer

Haven’t you got a plug-in energy monitor? Probably going to vary with load size, dampness, external air temp. etc. etc. I’d guess that heater would be on for less than 50{e5d1b7155a01ef1f3b9c9968eaba33524ee81600d00d4be2b4d93ac2e58cec2d} of time on average. Would be very interested to see comparative figures for condenser vs. vented on a per load basis.
Mike.

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