Miele TWF160 WP
Electric · 4.1
Summary
The Miele TWF160 WP is an electric with 4.1 capacity that uses 133 kWh per year, costing approximately $21.28annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $212.80 in energy costs alone. It has earned ENERGY STAR's "Most Efficient" designation — the top tier of certified products.
Ranked #5 out of 614 clothes dryers by annual running cost, it costs $69.72 less per year than the category average of $91.
How This Compares to Other Clothes Dryers
Ranked #5 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 Miele TWF160 WP is cheaper to run than the average clothes dryer in its category. At $21.28/year, you'll save approximately $697.20 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.