The most efficient dryers (7–9 kg)
Dryers from 7 to 9 kg ranked by the government database's annual energy figure, lowest first. The list keeps to one size class because smaller machines use less energy simply by being smaller.
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| # | Model | Energy a year | Capacity | Stars | Best price | Worth knowing | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miele TCE 630 WP | 94 kWh/yr ($30) | 8 kg | 10 ★ | — | no price at the retailers checked | ||
| 2 |  | Bosch WQB235B8AU | 98 kWh/yr ($31) | 8 kg | 10 ★ | $1,807 | Check priceBing Lee $1,888 | |
| 3 |  | Electrolux EDH812R7WC | 98 kWh/yr ($31) | 8 kg | 10 ★ | $1,593 | Check price | |
| 4 | Miele TCA220 WP | 99 kWh/yr ($32) | 7 kg | 9 ★ | — | no price at the retailers checked | ||
| 5 | Miele TCB 150 WP | 100 kWh/yr ($32) | 7 kg | 9 ★ | — | no price at the retailers checked | ||
| 6 | Fisher & Paykel DH9060FS1 | 105 kWh/yr ($34) | 9 kg | 10 ★ | — | no price at the retailers checked | ||
| 7 |  | Miele TQ1000 WP | 105 kWh/yr ($34) | 9 kg | 10 ★ | $5,999 | Check price | |
| 8 |  | Fisher & Paykel DH9060H1 | 106 kWh/yr ($34) | 9 kg | 10 ★ | $3,299 | Check price | |
| 9 |  | Miele TWL780 WP | 110 kWh/yr ($35) | 9 kg | 10 ★ | $3,999 | Check price | |
| 10 |  | Miele TWD 660 WP | 110 kWh/yr ($35) | 8 kg | 9 ★ | $2,399 | Check price |
How this list is ranked
Dryers between 7 and 9 kg, ranked by the labelled kWh/year, which assumes one load a week. Dollar figures use 32¢/kWh; at four loads a week they are four times this. Prices checked 3 Nov 2026.
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