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Samsung DV22N685*H*

Electric · 4

ENERGY STAR Most Efficient

Summary

The Samsung DV22N685*H* is an electric with 4 capacity that uses 145 kWh per year, costing approximately $23.20annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $232.00 in energy costs alone. It has earned ENERGY STAR's "Most Efficient" designation — the top tier of certified products.

Ranked #17 out of 614 clothes dryers by annual running cost, it costs $67.80 less per year than the category average of $91.

$23.20
per year to run
50
efficiency score /100
$232.00
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Clothes Dryers

Ranked #17 out of 614 in the clothes dryers category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$23.20 vs avg $91
$67.80/yr cheaper
Energy Use
145 kWh vs avg 571
426 kWh less
Efficiency Score
50 vs avg 50
Below average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use145 kWh/year
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$23.20
Monthly Cost (estimated)$1.93
Capacity4
BrandSamsung
TypeElectric
Date Certified2018-09-07

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$1.93
1 Year
$23.20
5 Years
$116.00
10 Years
$232.00

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 Samsung DV22N685*H* is cheaper to run than the average clothes dryer in its category. At $23.20/year, you'll save approximately $678.00 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.