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Bosch WQB245AXUC

EnergyDough PickMost Efficient (EPA)

3.9 cu ft compact electric dryer. Combined energy factor 6.97 lbs per kWh. #1 of 60 compact electric dryers, by yearly cost.

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Clothes Dryers dataset, data.energystar.gov. Refreshed Oct 24, 2026.

$22 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$222 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$225 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr savings vs. similar size

Recall check

No CPSC recall found for this brand's dryers as of Oct 24, 2026

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Where it's sold

Bosch dryers: Bosch-home.com · Authorized dealers (Bosch dealer locator)

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Your electric rate18.16¢per kWh. Find it on your bill. Default is the U.S. average. Gas dryer costs use $1.48/therm and do not change with this slider.

Yearly cost, side by side

This model$22 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (59 compact electric models)$45 at 18.16¢/kWh
Thirstiest certified compact electric dryers$58 at 18.16¢/kWh
Good to know
The EPA figure assumes 283 loads a year on the normal cycle. Cleaning the lint filter every load and drying full loads keeps real use close to it.

Also sold as

WQB245B0UC

UPC: 825225971764; 825225971771

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2024-01-04. On the market since 2024-04-01. EPA record 3354795.

Energy and specs

TypeCompact Electric
EPA product typeElectric Compact Ventless 240V
FuelCompact Electric
Vented or ventlessVentless
Heat pumpHeat Pump
Drum capacity3.9 cu ft
Height × width × depth32.5 × 23.6 × 25 in
Annual energy use122 kWh (283 loads)
CEF (lbs per kWh, higher is better)6.97
Test cycle time42 min
Test cycleCotton,Dry
FeaturesSanitization cycle, Drum light, Time remaining display, Wrinkle prevention option
Connected (smart)Yes
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Clothes Dryers, record 3354795. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

Similar models from other brands

Rule: certified compact electric dryers within 0.5 cu ft of this one (3.4 to 4.4 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

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MieleTWI180 WP4.1 cu ft133 kWh$24 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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LGDLHC1455*4.2 cu ft133 kWh$24 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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