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Standard-size residential clothes dryers compared on official ENERGY STAR certified ratings. Combined Energy Factor (CEF) is the official efficiency metric; a higher CEF is better. Certified drum capacity is the official volume in cubic feet. Estimated annual energy use is the official kilowatt-hours per year. Official product type distinguishes Electric Standard Vented, Gas Standard Vented and Electric Standard Ventless (often heat-pump) models; that official type is printed on every card. Compact dryers are not mixed into this ranking.
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Top pick
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LG SIGNATURE WM9998HA
Score 7.2/10 · Check price
Why it wins: Official CEF 7.6, 5.8 cu ft drum capacity, 315 kWh/year. High official Combined Energy Factor (7.6). Official record meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria.
"Not listed" means the official ENERGY STAR, DOE or manufacturer record we used does not publish that figure. Prices show "Check price" until a retailer feed provides a current price.
Best for: Official CEF 11, 4.5 cu ft drum capacity, 217 kWh/year, ventless
7.1/10
What we like
Highest official Combined Energy Factor in this comparison (11)
Lowest official estimated annual energy use in this comparison (217 kWh/year)
Official record meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria
Watch out for
No additional scored gaps in the official record we used
Score breakdown
Combined Energy Factor (CEF)36%
Certified drum capacity32%
Estimated annual energy use32%
Combined Energy Factor (CEF)
11
Certified drum capacity
4.5 cu ft
Estimated annual energy use
217 kWh/year
Combined Energy Factor, CEF (ENERGY STAR)
11
Certified drum capacity (ENERGY STAR)
4.5 cu ft
Estimated annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)
217 kWh/year
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)
48.2 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as official annual energy use ÷ official cubic foot
Product type (ENERGY STAR)
Electric Standard Ventless
Fuel type (ENERGY STAR)
Electric
Vented or ventless (ENERGY STAR)
Ventless
Energy test cycle time (ENERGY STAR)
67 min
Energy test cycle information (ENERGY STAR)
Cottons Eco, Normal Dryness
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)
34 in H × 23.5 in W × 27.5 in D
Additional dryer features (ENERGY STAR)
Sanitization cycle,Filter cleaning indicator,Steam cycle,Drum light,Time remaining display,Remote Control
Connected (ENERGY STAR)
No
Paired ENERGY STAR washer available (ENERGY STAR)
Yes
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria
Yes
Certified model number
HPD24414W
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record
Beko
Related official records with the same certified ratings
Same official certified ratings also appear on Blomberg DHP24404W. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
Related official records with the same certified ratings
Same official certified ratings also appear on Blomberg DHP24404W3; Summit LDHP24W3; Summit SLDHP24W3. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
Related official records with the same certified ratings
Same official certified ratings also appear on Electrolux EFME527; Electrolux EFME627; Frigidaire FDEX21E4EW; Electrolux ELFE7637; Electrolux ELFE7337; Electrolux ELFE7437; Electrolux ELFE7537; Frigidaire FDEX22E4EW and 4 more. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
Related official records with the same certified ratings
Same official certified ratings also appear on GE GFD55ESR; GE GFV55ESN; GE Profile PFD95EST; GE GFD65ESN; GE GFD85ESN; GE GFD55ESN; GE GFD65ESV; GE Profile PFD87ESV and 1 more. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
Related official records with the same certified ratings
Same official certified ratings also appear on GE GFD65ESN; GE GFV55ESN. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
Best for: Official CEF 3.93, 7.6 cu ft drum capacity, 608 kWh/year, vented
3.9/10
What we like
Official certified ratings are published for every scored criterion
Watch out for
No additional scored gaps in the official record we used
Score breakdown
Combined Energy Factor (CEF)36%
Certified drum capacity32%
Estimated annual energy use32%
Combined Energy Factor (CEF)
3.93
Certified drum capacity
7.6 cu ft
Estimated annual energy use
608 kWh/year
Combined Energy Factor, CEF (ENERGY STAR)
3.93
Certified drum capacity (ENERGY STAR)
7.6 cu ft
Estimated annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)
608 kWh/year
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)
80.0 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as official annual energy use ÷ official cubic foot
Product type (ENERGY STAR)
Electric Standard Vented
Fuel type (ENERGY STAR)
Electric
Vented or ventless (ENERGY STAR)
Vented
Energy test cycle time (ENERGY STAR)
71 min
Energy test cycle information (ENERGY STAR)
Cycle Tested (Cycle/Temperature/Dryness Level/Option) : Time dry / High / None / Eco dry Default "On"
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)
74.4 in H × 27 in W × 31.3 in D
Additional dryer features (ENERGY STAR)
Sanitization cycle
Connected (ENERGY STAR)
No
Paired ENERGY STAR washer available (ENERGY STAR)
No
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria
No
Certified model number
WH46DBH50*E*
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record
Samsung
Related official records with the same certified ratings
Same official certified ratings also appear on Samsung WH46DBH55E. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
Best for: Official CEF 3.93, 7.4 cu ft drum capacity, 608 kWh/year, vented
3.7/10
What we like
Official certified ratings are published for every scored criterion
Watch out for
No additional scored gaps in the official record we used
Score breakdown
Combined Energy Factor (CEF)36%
Certified drum capacity32%
Estimated annual energy use32%
Combined Energy Factor (CEF)
3.93
Certified drum capacity
7.4 cu ft
Estimated annual energy use
608 kWh/year
Combined Energy Factor, CEF (ENERGY STAR)
3.93
Certified drum capacity (ENERGY STAR)
7.4 cu ft
Estimated annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)
608 kWh/year
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)
82.2 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as official annual energy use ÷ official cubic foot
Product type (ENERGY STAR)
Electric Standard Vented
Fuel type (ENERGY STAR)
Electric
Vented or ventless (ENERGY STAR)
Vented
Energy test cycle time (ENERGY STAR)
77 min
Energy test cycle information (ENERGY STAR)
Normal, Normal, Normal
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)
42.83 in H × 28.07 in W × 26.37 in D
Additional dryer features (ENERGY STAR)
Not listed
Connected (ENERGY STAR)
No
Paired ENERGY STAR washer available (ENERGY STAR)
Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria
No
Certified model number
ELVE7400AW
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record
Electrolux
Related official records with the same certified ratings
Same official certified ratings also appear on Electrolux ELVE7600AW; Electrolux ELVE7600AB; Electrolux ELVE7700AB; Electrolux ELVE7700AW. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
Related official records with the same certified ratings
Same official certified ratings also appear on GE Profile PTD70EBT. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
Best for: Official CEF 3.94, 7.4 cu ft drum capacity, 607 kWh/year, vented
3.7/10
What we like
Official certified ratings are published for every scored criterion
Watch out for
No additional scored gaps in the official record we used
Score breakdown
Combined Energy Factor (CEF)36%
Certified drum capacity32%
Estimated annual energy use32%
Combined Energy Factor (CEF)
3.94
Certified drum capacity
7.4 cu ft
Estimated annual energy use
607 kWh/year
Combined Energy Factor, CEF (ENERGY STAR)
3.94
Certified drum capacity (ENERGY STAR)
7.4 cu ft
Estimated annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)
607 kWh/year
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)
82.0 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as official annual energy use ÷ official cubic foot
Product type (ENERGY STAR)
Electric Standard Vented
Fuel type (ENERGY STAR)
Electric
Vented or ventless (ENERGY STAR)
Vented
Energy test cycle time (ENERGY STAR)
57 min
Energy test cycle information (ENERGY STAR)
Normal_Normal Dry
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)
38.69 in H × 27 in W × 30 in D
Additional dryer features (ENERGY STAR)
Time remaining display,Wrinkle prevention option
Connected (ENERGY STAR)
No
Paired ENERGY STAR washer available (ENERGY STAR)
No
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria
No
Certified model number
DLE3455*
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record
LG
Related official records with the same certified ratings
Same official certified ratings also appear on LG DLEX4370; LG DLEX5005; LG DLEX3900; LG DLEX3700; LG DLE3500; LG DLE3095; LG DLE3090; LG DLEX4500 and 25 more. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
Best for: Official CEF 3.94, 7.3 cu ft drum capacity, 607 kWh/year, vented
3.7/10
What we like
Official certified ratings are published for every scored criterion
Watch out for
No additional scored gaps in the official record we used
Score breakdown
Combined Energy Factor (CEF)36%
Certified drum capacity32%
Estimated annual energy use32%
Combined Energy Factor (CEF)
3.94
Certified drum capacity
7.3 cu ft
Estimated annual energy use
607 kWh/year
Combined Energy Factor, CEF (ENERGY STAR)
3.94
Certified drum capacity (ENERGY STAR)
7.3 cu ft
Estimated annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)
607 kWh/year
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)
83.2 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as official annual energy use ÷ official cubic foot
Product type (ENERGY STAR)
Electric Standard Vented
Fuel type (ENERGY STAR)
Electric
Vented or ventless (ENERGY STAR)
Vented
Energy test cycle time (ENERGY STAR)
55 min
Energy test cycle information (ENERGY STAR)
Normal_Normal Dry
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)
40.19 in H × 27 in W × 28.94 in D
Additional dryer features (ENERGY STAR)
Time remaining display,Wrinkle prevention option
Connected (ENERGY STAR)
No
Paired ENERGY STAR washer available (ENERGY STAR)
No
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria
No
Certified model number
DLE8300*
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record
LG
Related official records with the same certified ratings
Same official certified ratings also appear on LG DLEX7600E; LG DLE7200E; LG DLEY1901E; LG DLEX7200; LG DLE7050; LG DLE7100; LG DLE7300E; LG DLEX7300E and 20 more. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
Best for: Official CEF 3.93, 7.4 cu ft drum capacity, 608 kWh/year, vented
3.7/10
What we like
Official certified ratings are published for every scored criterion
Watch out for
No additional scored gaps in the official record we used
Score breakdown
Combined Energy Factor (CEF)36%
Certified drum capacity32%
Estimated annual energy use32%
Combined Energy Factor (CEF)
3.93
Certified drum capacity
7.4 cu ft
Estimated annual energy use
608 kWh/year
Combined Energy Factor, CEF (ENERGY STAR)
3.93
Certified drum capacity (ENERGY STAR)
7.4 cu ft
Estimated annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)
608 kWh/year
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)
82.2 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as official annual energy use ÷ official cubic foot
Product type (ENERGY STAR)
Electric Standard Vented
Fuel type (ENERGY STAR)
Electric
Vented or ventless (ENERGY STAR)
Vented
Energy test cycle time (ENERGY STAR)
71 min
Energy test cycle information (ENERGY STAR)
Cycle Tested (Cycle/Temperature/Dryness Level/Option) : Normal / Medium(unselectable) / Normal / Eco dry
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)
45.8 in H × 27 in W × 30.2 in D
Additional dryer features (ENERGY STAR)
Sanitization cycle
Connected (ENERGY STAR)
No
Paired ENERGY STAR washer available (ENERGY STAR)
Yes
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria
No
Certified model number
DVE52B76***
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record
Samsung
Related official records with the same certified ratings
Same official certified ratings also appear on Samsung DVE55A77; Samsung DVE55A73; Samsung DVE55CG7105; Samsung DVE54CG7155; Samsung DVE54CG755; Samsung DVE55CG75; Samsung DVE52DG5505. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
Related official records with the same certified ratings
Same official certified ratings also appear on Maytag MED7020R; Whirlpool WED5220R; Whirlpool WED5220LR; Whirlpool WED4720R; Whirlpool WED5720R; Whirlpool WED6720R. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
Related official records with the same certified ratings
Same official certified ratings also appear on Maytag MED6630H. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
Related official records with the same certified ratings
Same official certified ratings also appear on GE GFD65GSN; GE GFD85GSN; GE GFD55GSN; GE GFD55GSR; GE Profile PFD95GST; GE GFD65GSV; GE Profile PFD87GSV; GE Profile PFD95GSW. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
Related official records with the same certified ratings
Same official certified ratings also appear on Electrolux ELVG7700AW; Electrolux ELVG7600AW; Electrolux ELVG7600AB. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
Related official records with the same certified ratings
Same official certified ratings also appear on GE Profile PTD70GBT. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
Related official records with the same certified ratings
Same official certified ratings also appear on Maytag MGD7020R; Whirlpool WGD5720R; Whirlpool WGD4720R; Whirlpool WGD5220R; Whirlpool WGD6720R; Whirlpool WGD5220LR. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
Best for: Official CEF 3.49, 7.3 cu ft drum capacity, 685 kWh/year, vented
2.8/10
What we like
Official certified ratings are published for every scored criterion
Watch out for
No additional scored gaps in the official record we used
Score breakdown
Combined Energy Factor (CEF)36%
Certified drum capacity32%
Estimated annual energy use32%
Combined Energy Factor (CEF)
3.49
Certified drum capacity
7.3 cu ft
Estimated annual energy use
685 kWh/year
Combined Energy Factor, CEF (ENERGY STAR)
3.49
Certified drum capacity (ENERGY STAR)
7.3 cu ft
Estimated annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)
685 kWh/year
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)
93.8 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as official annual energy use ÷ official cubic foot
Product type (ENERGY STAR)
Gas Standard Vented
Fuel type (ENERGY STAR)
Gas
Vented or ventless (ENERGY STAR)
Vented
Energy test cycle time (ENERGY STAR)
70 min
Energy test cycle information (ENERGY STAR)
Normal_Normal Dry
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)
40.19 in H × 27 in W × 28.94 in D
Additional dryer features (ENERGY STAR)
Time remaining display,Wrinkle prevention option
Connected (ENERGY STAR)
No
Paired ENERGY STAR washer available (ENERGY STAR)
No
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria
No
Certified model number
DLG6481*
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record
LG
Related official records with the same certified ratings
Same official certified ratings also appear on LG DLGY1702E; LG DLGX7601; LG DLGX7601E; LG DLG7201E; LG DLG7051; LG DLGY1902E; LG DLG7101; LG DLG7301E and 15 more. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
Related official records with the same certified ratings
Same official certified ratings also appear on Maytag MGD6630H. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
Best for: Official CEF 3.93, 4.4 cu ft drum capacity, 608 kWh/year, ventless
1.3/10
What we like
Official certified ratings are published for every scored criterion
Watch out for
Smallest official drum capacity in this comparison (4.4 cu ft)
Score breakdown
Combined Energy Factor (CEF)36%
Certified drum capacity32%
Estimated annual energy use32%
Combined Energy Factor (CEF)
3.93
Certified drum capacity
4.4 cu ft
Estimated annual energy use
608 kWh/year
Combined Energy Factor, CEF (ENERGY STAR)
3.93
Certified drum capacity (ENERGY STAR)
4.4 cu ft
Estimated annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)
608 kWh/year
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)
138.2 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as official annual energy use ÷ official cubic foot
Product type (ENERGY STAR)
Electric Standard Ventless
Fuel type (ENERGY STAR)
Electric
Vented or ventless (ENERGY STAR)
Ventless
Energy test cycle time (ENERGY STAR)
80 min
Energy test cycle information (ENERGY STAR)
Normal
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)
33.46 in H × 23.43 in W × 25.59 in D
Additional dryer features (ENERGY STAR)
Not listed
Connected (ENERGY STAR)
No
Paired ENERGY STAR washer available (ENERGY STAR)
Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria
No
Certified model number
ELFE4333AW
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record
Electrolux
Related official records with the same certified ratings
Same official certified ratings also appear on Midea MLHE27H7BCG; Electrolux ELFE433CAW. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
Buying guide: how to choose the right clothes dryer
CEF and estimated annual energy use are the official efficiency figures
ENERGY STAR certifies dryers on Combined Energy Factor and publishes an estimated annual energy use. A higher CEF is better; a lower estimated annual energy use is better. Ventless electric records typically show a higher official CEF and a lower official energy use than standard vented electric or gas records. That is an official difference in the certified ratings, not a lab test we ran. We also show annual energy use per cubic foot as a computed figure labelled computed.
Match fuel and venting before you compare scores
A gas hookup cannot use an electric-only dryer, and a home without a dryer vent may need a ventless model. Official product type, fuel type and the vented or ventless flag are printed on every card. A higher official CEF does not make a ventless electric dryer the right machine for a gas hookup. Choose the install path first, then compare official ratings inside that group.
Identical official ratings are consolidated
Finish suffixes and sister-brand listings sometimes share the same official CEF, drum capacity, estimated energy use and dimensions. We keep one product page for each identical rating set and list related official records in the details.
Lint, fire and installation safety
Clean the lint filter before every load and keep the exhaust duct clear on vented dryers; packed lint is a fire hazard. Do not dry items labeled do-not-tumble-dry, or foam, rubber or plastic that the manual warns against. Gas dryers need the combustion air and venting the maker specifies. Electric dryers often need a dedicated 240-volt circuit. This is not a substitute for the product manual or a qualified installer.
How this ranking is calculated
Score = weighted average of normalised specs, out of 10. Full method
Combined Energy Factor (CEF)Official ENERGY STAR Combined Energy Factor. A higher CEF means more drying work per unit of energy. Missing values take the category minimum. Scale: 3.3 → 8.
36%
Certified drum capacityOfficial ENERGY STAR certified drum capacity in cubic feet. A larger drum is not automatically the right dryer for a tight laundry closet. Missing values take the category minimum. Scale: 4 → 8 cu ft.
32%
Estimated annual energy useOfficial ENERGY STAR estimated annual energy use in kilowatt-hours per year. Lower is better. Missing values take the category minimum (the highest energy use in the set). Scale: 687 → 200 kWh/year.
This table is limited to official product types Electric Standard Vented, Gas Standard Vented and Electric Standard Ventless. Compact official records exist on the same ENERGY STAR dataset, but mixing them with standard-width dryers would let cabinet format dominate the score. We did not build a compact-dryer ranking in this pass.
Are ventless electric dryers always heat-pump dryers?
ENERGY STAR lists the official product type as Electric Standard Ventless. It does not always print the words heat pump on that field. We show the official product type and do not add a heat-pump label from a retailer listing.
Did you test these dryers or list prices?
No. CyclePick ranks official ENERGY STAR certified ratings only. We do not test units, and we do not show prices or customer ratings.
Why do noise, warranty and wrinkle-prevention details sometimes say Not listed?
Noise and warranty are not in the ENERGY STAR certified-product fields we used. Additional dryer features, including wrinkle-prevention or steam, are shown when ENERGY STAR publishes them and are marked Not listed when that field is blank or says none. We did not fetch a maker product page for these models in this pass, so we do not copy those extras from a retailer listing.
Why is estimated annual energy use missing on some records?
A small number of official ENERGY STAR dryer records in the dataset we used (retrieved November 13, 2026) leave estimated annual energy use blank. We show Not listed and score that criterion at the category minimum, so a missing figure never outranks a published one.