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ELEMENT ECD4224EGW

Electric · 4

Summary

The ELEMENT ECD4224EGW is an electric with 4 capacity that uses 317 kWh per year, costing approximately $50.72annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $507.20 in energy costs alone. It is ENERGY STAR certified, meeting the program's energy efficiency requirements.

Ranked #91 out of 614 clothes dryers by annual running cost, it costs $40.28 less per year than the category average of $91.

$50.72
per year to run
50
efficiency score /100
$507.20
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Clothes Dryers

Ranked #91 out of 614 in the clothes dryers category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$50.72 vs avg $91
$40.28/yr cheaper
Energy Use
317 kWh vs avg 571
254 kWh less
Efficiency Score
50 vs avg 50
Below average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use317 kWh/year
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$50.72
Monthly Cost (estimated)$4.23
Capacity4
BrandELEMENT
TypeElectric
Date Certified2025-10-30

Running Cost Breakdown

Estimated electricity costs at different time horizons (based on $0.16/kWh US average rate):

Monthly
$4.23
1 Year
$50.72
5 Years
$253.60
10 Years
$507.20

Actual costs vary by location. States like Hawaii ($0.43/kWh) pay significantly more while Idaho ($0.11/kWh) pays less. Use our energy calculator to estimate costs at your local rate.

What This Means for You

The ELEMENT ECD4224EGW is cheaper to run than the average clothes dryer in its category. At $50.72/year, you'll save approximately $402.80 over 10 years compared to a typical model in this category.

Its efficiency score is moderate — solid but not top-tier. It balances upfront cost with reasonable energy savings.

Energy costs are just one factor in choosing a clothes dryer. Consider the purchase price, features, reliability, and how the total cost of ownership (purchase price + energy costs over its expected lifespan) compares to alternatives.

Energy cost estimated at $0.16/kWh (US national average). Your actual cost depends on your local electricity rate and usage patterns. Data from ENERGY STAR certified product database.