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Cost to run a clothes dryer (heat pump) in Victoria (2026–27)

VIC reference tariff · 27.5c/kWh

$0.23 per hour at 850 W

Typical use (3 loads a week at 2 kWh per load) ≈ $86/year on the Jemena rate.

Source: ESC Victorian Default Offer 2026–27, effective 1 July 2026

Heat-pump dryer cost in VIC at 4 h/day, 365 days/year (27.5c/kWh)
Model bandPer hourPer dayPer monthPer year
Efficient (600 W)$0.16$0.66$20.04$241
Typical (850 W)$0.23$0.93$28.39$341
High (1,000 W)$0.27$1.10$33.40$401

The headline annual figure uses this appliance's measured energy per use (2 kWh per cycle) rather than a constant draw — the table shows constant-draw costs at your chosen hours.

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VIC

Heat-pump dryer: 600–1,000 W typical range.

Longer cycles (~2–3 h) but far lower draw than a vented dryer.

$0.23 per hour · $341/year at your settings
Per day (4 h)
$0.93
Per month
$28.39
Per year (365 days)
$340.90

Tariff: 27.5c/kWh — ESC Victorian Default Offer 2026–27 for the Jemena network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: EcoFlow AU — dryer power consumption (cross-checked Canstar Blue). Full heat-pump dryer costs in VIC →

The same appliance in other states

Cutting the cost

Heat-pump dryers use far less power than vented or condenser types, so they reward a full, well-spun load. Clean both the lint filter and the condenser as the manual directs, or their efficiency quietly slips. They dry at a gentler temperature, which is kinder to clothes but takes a little longer, so start a load when you're not waiting on it in a hurry.

Frequently asked questions

What does a heat-pump dryer cost per hour in VIC?
$0.23 at the typical 850 W draw on VIC's reference rate of 27.5c/kWh (Jemena network). Efficient models run $0.16, high-draw models $0.27.
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 VIC's 2026–27 reference rate — change the assumptions in the calculator above.
Is the tariff here what I actually pay?
It's the ESC Victorian Default Offer 2026–27 usage rate for the Jemena network — the government reference. Your market offer may be a little under it; your zone may differ. See VIC rates by zone.

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Sources — figures current as at 17 July 2026.

Longer cycles (~2–3 h) but far lower draw than a vented dryer.