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Danby DDY040D4WDB

4.0 cu ft compact electric dryer. Combined energy factor 2.68 lbs per kWh. #40 of 60 compact electric dryers, by yearly cost.

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

$58 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$576 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$129 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr extra 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

Danby dryers: Local retailers (Danby retailer 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$58 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

The EPA record lists no additional model numbers.

UPC: 067638031691

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2023-09-13. On the market since 2023-09-15. EPA record 2667831.

Energy and specs

TypeCompact Electric
EPA product typeElectric Compact Ventless 240V
FuelCompact Electric
Vented or ventlessVentless
Drum capacity4.0 cu ft
Height × width × depth33.27 × 23.46 × 23.97 in
Annual energy use317 kWh (283 loads)
CEF (lbs per kWh, higher is better)2.68
Test cycle time34 min
Test cycleNormal, Regular Dryness, High Temperature
FeaturesSanitization cycle, Filter cleaning indicator, Drum light, Time remaining display, Wrinkle prevention option, Energy monitor/indicator
Connected (smart)No
MarketsUnited States

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Clothes Dryers, record 2667831. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

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