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Clothes Dryers

BoschWQB245AXUC

ENERGY STAR certified · Jan 2024 · Most Efficient

Annual energy use
122 kWh/yr
Drum capacity
3.9 ft³
Combined energy factor
6.97 lb/kWh

Running cost calculator

Per month$2.56
Per year$30.76
Over 5 years$153.78

Rate used: 25.210 ¢/kWh · District of Columbia statewide average, EIA, July 2026.

Where your state sits among all 51

$15.52 Louisiana$58.56 Hawaii

Typical cost to run a clothes dryer in District of Columbia · Cost to run a clothes dryer in every state

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How this is calculated
  • Annual energy use is the figure ENERGY STAR lists for this model under typical test conditions. It is not measured in your home.
  • Yearly cost = annual kWh × your rate. Monthly cost is the yearly cost divided by 12, a flat average. Five-year cost keeps the rate constant; prices will change.
  • Statewide averages are not your utility’s tariff. Use your bill’s rate for a closer number.
  • We do not estimate watts or hourly cost: the source data does not include them.

How it compares

Among 103 ENERGY STAR certified electric models with a similar drum capacity (3.1 to 4.7 ft³), this one ranks 1st lowest in annual energy use.

Median of these models
283 kWh/yr
This model vs the median
-57%
Uses less than
99% of them
122 kWh/yr (lowest)608 kWh/yr (highest)

At the rate used above (District of Columbia statewide average, EIA, July 2026), that is about $40.59 a year less than the median of these models, $406 over ten years at today’s price.

Compared with every comparable model on the ENERGY STAR list, not only the ones published on this site. Same type, similar size.

Yearly cost by state

Same 122 kWh/yr at each state’s average residential price (2026-07).

Comparable models

Same type, within 20% of this model’s drum capacity.

Specifications

Annual energy use
122 kWh/yrENERGY STAR estimated annual energy use, typical use (DOE test procedure)
Drum capacity
3.9 ft³Drum capacity
Combined energy factor
6.97 lb/kWhCombined Energy Factor
Fuel
Electric
Product type
Electric Compact Ventless 240V
Venting
Ventless
Height
32.5 in
Width
23.6 in
Depth
25 in
Test cycle time
42 min
Features
Sanitization cycle,Drum light,Time remaining display,Wrinkle prevention option
Connected
Yes
UPC
825225971764;825225971771
Markets
United States, Canada
Available on market
2024-04-01
ENERGY STAR ID
3354795

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Frequently asked questions

How much electricity does the Bosch WQB245AXUC use?

ENERGY STAR lists 122 kWh per year under typical test conditions, which is calculated with U.S. Department of Energy test procedures. Your use will differ with how many loads you dry, the load size and how wet the clothes are when they go in.

How much does it cost to run?

At statewide average residential prices, the listed annual use costs about $15.52 in Louisiana and $58.56 in Hawaii (EIA, 2026-07). Your own utility rate may be different; enter it in the calculator.

How does the Bosch WQB245AXUC compare with similar models?

Among 103 ENERGY STAR certified electric models with a similar drum capacity, it ranks 1st lowest in annual energy use. Its 122 kWh per year is 57% below the median of 283 kWh.

What does the combined energy factor mean?

It is pounds of dry laundry per kilowatt-hour, so a higher number means more clothes dried per unit of electricity. This model is listed at 6.97 lb/kWh. It is a measure of efficiency, not of annual cost.

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Methodology and sources

Model data comes from the ENERGY STAR Certified Clothes Dryers dataset (EPA). Electricity prices are statewide average residential prices from the U.S. EIA, latest period July 2026. Values are stored locally and refreshed by scheduled imports. Missing values are left blank, never estimated.