Kenmore Tumble dryers: energy use and running cost
The average model uses 569 kWh a year, which costs $120 a year at 21.0¢/kWh.
Most efficient models
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Kenmore 8120# | 317 | $67 |
| Kenmore 592-8966* | 607 | $128 |
| Kenmore 592-8967* | 607 | $128 |
| Kenmore 592-8968* | 607 | $128 |
| Kenmore 592-8969* | 607 | $128 |
| Kenmore 405.8227## | 608 | $128 |
| Kenmore 405.8228## | 608 | $128 |
| Kenmore C6163*61* | 608 | $128 |
| Kenmore C6813*41* | 608 | $128 |
| Kenmore C6913*41* | 608 | $128 |
| Kenmore 592-9969* | 685 | $144 |
| Kenmore 405.9227## | 687 | $144 |
| Kenmore 7165*20* | 687 | $144 |
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- Electric cooktops and ranges
- Televisions
- Computers
- Air purifiers
Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology