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

MLTE54N5CHG Clothes Dryers · Midea

MLTE54N5CHG (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 capacity9th of 44 · drum capacity cu ft 5.92~8.88 (Median $103.36/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 Vented
typeElectric
drum capacity cu ft7.4
height inches42.13
width inches27.56
depth inches23.82
combined energy factor cef3.93
estimated annual energy use kwh yr608
estimated energy test cycle time min73
additional dryer featuresNone
vented or ventlessVented
connectedNo
date available on market2026-06-30
date qualified2026-08-20
meets most efficient criteriaNo

Similar models in this category

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ModelCertificationEst. energy cost
ELVE7400AW ENERGY STAR Certified$103.36/yr
ELVE740CAW ENERGY STAR Certified$103.36/yr
DLE3455* ENERGY STAR Certified$103.19/yr
DLE3420*L ENERGY STAR Certified$103.19/yr
DLG3421* ENERGY STAR Certified$116.45/yr

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the Midea MLTE54N5CHG per year?

The Midea MLTE54N5CHG 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 MLTE54N5CHG efficient compared with other clothes dryers?

Among the 80 clothes dryers compared on this site, the Midea MLTE54N5CHG 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 MLTE54N5CHG hold?

The Midea MLTE54N5CHG 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 MLTE54N5CHG ranks 30th cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the Midea MLTE54N5CHG compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified drum capacity cu ft value of 7.4, 44 sampled models fall within +/-20% (5.92 to 8.88), and the Midea MLTE54N5CHG ranks 9th cheapest among them. The median for that size band is $103.36/yr. Comparing within a size band is more meaningful than comparing certification labels.

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