Clothes Dryer in Kent — $189/yr to Run (10.3¢/kWh)
Your clothes dryer in Kent costs about $16/month at 10.3¢/kWh. See daily, monthly, and yearly costs, plus tips to cut your bill.
Kent, WA Electricity Rate
10.3¢/kWh
Utility: Puget Sound Energy
-20% vs national avg
National avg: 13.0¢/kWh
Daily Cost
$0.52
5.0 kWh/day
Monthly Cost
$15.73
152 kWh/mo
Annual Cost
$189
1,825 kWh/yr
Lifetime (10yr)
$1,887
energy only
Monthly Cost Breakdown in Kent
| Period | kWh | Kent Cost | National Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 5.0 | $0.52 | $0.65 | $-0.13 |
| Weekly | 35.0 | $3.62 | $4.55 | $-0.93 |
| Monthly | 152.1 | $15.73 | $19.77 | $-4.05 |
| Quarterly | 456.3 | $47.18 | $59.31 | $-12.14 |
| Annual | 1825.0 | $188.71 | $237.25 | $-48.54 |
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Daily
$0.52
Monthly
$15.73
Annual
$189
10-Year
$1,887
Energy Saving Tips for Clothes Dryer in Kent
- ✓Kent has below-average electricity rates, but saving energy still reduces your carbon footprint.
- ✓An ENERGY STAR Clothes Dryer in Kent saves ~$28/year compared to standard models.
ENERGY STAR Savings: Upgrading to an ENERGY STAR Clothes Dryer in Kent saves approximately $28/year at local rates — $283 over the appliance lifetime.
Highest-Cost Appliances in Kent, WA
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Electric Tankless Water Heater
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$679/yr
$56.61/mo
EV Charger (Level 2)
Garage · 7,200W
$670/yr
$55.84/mo
Boiler (Electric)
HVAC · 6,000W
$558/yr
$46.53/mo
Electric Water Heater (Tank)
Water Heating · 4,500W
$510/yr
$42.46/mo
Water Heater (Tank Electric)
Water Heating · 4,500W
$510/yr
$42.46/mo
Heat Pump
HVAC · 2,400W
$397/yr
$33.09/mo
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Clothes Dryer Energy Cost FAQ — Kent, WA
Understanding Clothes Dryer Energy Costs in Kent, WA
Kent is a mid-sized Washington city where residential electricity rates from Puget Sound Energy are shaped by regional energy supply and local demand patterns. Running a high-draw appliance like the Clothes Dryer (5,000W) at Kent's rate of 10.3¢/kWh costs approximately $189 per year — $49 less than the national average of $237.
Kent residents enjoy electricity rates 20% below the national average, saving $49 per year on Clothes Dryer costs alone. Over 10 years, that's $485 in savings — though energy efficiency is still worth pursuing to reduce both costs and carbon output.
With a cost of living index of 115.8, Kent is near the national median. The Clothes Dryer's monthly cost of $15.73 represents a typical share of the average Kent electric bill of $93/month. Upgrading to an ENERGY STAR Clothes Dryer can cut energy use by up to 15%, saving approximately $28 per year at Kent rates.
Kent's moderate climate (avg 50°F) helps keep seasonal energy cost swings manageable for most appliances. A Clothes Dryer produces approximately 1.5 tons of CO2 annually at typical usage. Kent residents can reduce this footprint by choosing an ENERGY STAR certified unit, optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for Kent.
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