Appliance Energy Cost Index Model-level energy use and running cost, from ENERGY STAR certified product data

MLHE31S2BBG Clothes Dryers · Midea

MLHE31S2BBG (Midea, ENERGY STAR Certified) uses 608 kWh per year, an estimated $103.36/yr to run, ranking 37th cheapest of 80 sampled clothes dryers, matching the $103.36/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Certified

Est. annual energy cost
$103.36/yr
Cheaper than all but 45% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 608 kWh
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Where this model sits (computed from source data)

Figures above are computed at build time from the sampled source records - no external estimates are used.
Cost rank in category37th of 80
Cost percentilebottom 45%
Vs category mediansame as median ($103.36/yr)
Rank within same status30th of 73 (Median $103.36/yr)
Rank within similar capacity27th of 33 · drum capacity cu ft 3.52~5.28 (Median $53.89/yr)
Category low to high$21.25/yr ~ $116.79/yr

Certified specifications (as reported)

Specifications exactly as reported in the certified dataset.
SpecValue
product typeElectric Standard Ventless
typeElectric
drum capacity cu ft4.4
height inches33.46
width inches23.43
depth inches25.59
combined energy factor cef3.93
estimated annual energy use kwh yr608
estimated energy test cycle time min71
energy test cycle informationNormal, Dry level: medium
additional dryer featuresNone
vented or ventlessVentless
connectedNo
date available on market2025-09-11
date qualified2025-10-09
meets most efficient criteriaNo

Similar models in this category

Closest capacity first (at most two rows per identical cost).
ModelCertificationEst. energy cost
ELFE4333AW ENERGY STAR Certified$103.36/yr
ELFE433CAW ENERGY STAR Certified$103.36/yr
DH5S452BB ENERGY STAR Certified$73.95/yr
DH5S452BW ENERGY STAR Certified$73.95/yr
YWFH5424S** ENERGY STAR Certified$53.89/yr

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the Midea MLHE31S2BBG per year?

The Midea MLHE31S2BBG is certified at 608 kWh per year, which works out to about $103.36/yr at the flat rate assumed on this site. Certified figures come from standardized test procedures, so your actual bill varies with usage and your local electricity rate.

Is the Midea MLHE31S2BBG efficient compared with other clothes dryers?

Among the 80 clothes dryers compared on this site, the Midea MLHE31S2BBG ranks 37th cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 45% of the cost range. That is exactly at the category median of $103.36/yr. The cheapest sampled model runs at $21.25/yr and the most expensive at $116.79/yr.

What ENERGY STAR status does the Midea MLHE31S2BBG hold?

The Midea MLHE31S2BBG is listed as ENERGY STAR Certified. Among the 73 sampled clothes dryers with that status the median running cost is $103.36/yr, and the Midea MLHE31S2BBG ranks 30th cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the Midea MLHE31S2BBG compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified drum capacity cu ft value of 4.4, 33 sampled models fall within +/-20% (3.52 to 5.28), and the Midea MLHE31S2BBG ranks 27th cheapest among them. The median for that size band is $53.89/yr. Comparing within a size band is more meaningful than comparing certification labels.

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