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Cost to run a clothes dryer (vented) in South Australia (2026–27)

SA reference tariff · 41.9c/kWh

$1.01 per hour at 2,400 W

Typical use (3 loads a week at 3.5 kWh per load) ≈ $229/year on the SA Power Networks rate.

Source: AER Default Market Offer 2026–27 (DMO 8), effective 1 July 2026

Vented dryer cost in SA at 4 h/day, 365 days/year (41.9c/kWh)
Model bandPer hourPer dayPer monthPer year
Efficient (2,000 W)$0.84$3.35$101.93$1,224
Typical (2,400 W)$1.01$4.02$122.31$1,469
High (3,000 W)$1.26$5.03$152.89$1,836

The headline annual figure uses this appliance's measured energy per use (3.5 kWh per cycle) rather than a constant draw — the table shows constant-draw costs at your chosen hours.

Appliance running-cost calculator

SA

Vented dryer: 2,000–3,000 W typical range.

A load runs 45–90 minutes; 2–4 loads a week is typical.

$1.01 per hour · $1,469/year at your settings
Per day (4 h)
$4.02
Per month
$122.31
Per year (365 days)
$1,468.54

Tariff: 41.9c/kWh — AER Default Market Offer 2026–27 (DMO 8) for the SA Power Networks network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: EcoFlow AU — dryer power consumption (cross-checked Canstar Blue). Full vented dryer costs in SA →

The same appliance in other states

Cutting the cost

The sun is free, so line-dry whenever the weather allows and keep the dryer as a backup. When you do run it, spin the load hard in the washer first so there's less water to remove, dry similar fabrics together, and clean the lint filter every time, because a blocked filter makes it run longer. Don't overload it; clothes tumble and dry faster with room to move.

Frequently asked questions

What does a vented dryer cost per hour in SA?
$1.01 at the typical 2,400 W draw on SA's reference rate of 41.9c/kWh (SA Power Networks network). Efficient models run $0.84, high-draw models $1.26.
How is this calculated?
Watts ÷ 1,000 × the tariff = cost per hour, then × hours × days for the period figures. Every figure on this page uses SA's 2026–27 reference rate — change the assumptions in the calculator above.
Is the tariff here what I actually pay?
It's the AER Default Market Offer 2026–27 (DMO 8) usage rate for the SA Power Networks network — the government reference. Your market offer may be a little under it; your zone may differ. See SA rates by zone.

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Sources — figures current as at 17 July 2026.

A load runs 45–90 minutes; 2–4 loads a week is typical.