Insignia NS-FDRE44W1-C
Electric · 4.5
Summary
The Insignia NS-FDRE44W1-C is an electric with 4.5 capacity that uses 236 kWh per year, costing approximately $37.76annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $377.60 in energy costs alone. It is ENERGY STAR certified, meeting the program's energy efficiency requirements.
Ranked #38 out of 614 clothes dryers by annual running cost, it costs $53.24 less per year than the category average of $91.
How This Compares to Other Clothes Dryers
Ranked #38 out of 614 in the clothes dryers category (by lowest annual cost).
Energy Details
Running Cost Breakdown
Estimated electricity costs at different time horizons (based on $0.16/kWh US average rate):
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 Insignia NS-FDRE44W1-C is cheaper to run than the average clothes dryer in its category. At $37.76/year, you'll save approximately $532.40 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.