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Kenmore 592-8966*

7.5 cu ft electric vented dryer. Combined energy factor 3.94 lbs per kWh. #2 of 214 electric vented dryers under 8 cu ft, by yearly cost.

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

$110 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$1,102 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$2 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr savings vs. similar size

Recall check

CPSC recalls that mention Kenmore clothes dryers (checked Oct 24, 2026). Check whether your model number is listed in the notice:

• LG Electronics and Sears Recall Gas Dryers For Repair Due to Fire Hazard (2012-08-21)

Where it's sold

Kenmore dryers: Retailers (Kenmore Where to Buy)

Confirmed from Kenmore's own where-to-buy or retailer pages and retailer brand pages. Checked Oct 24, 2026. Only sellers that list the whole brand are shown here. Not every seller stocks every model, so check the model number with the seller.

Rebates

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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$110 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (224 electric vented models)$110 at 18.16¢/kWh
Thirstiest certified electric vented dryers$125 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.

An asterisk in the model number stands for color or trim codes, so those finishes share these figures.

UPC: 887276139111

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2016-01-13. On the market since 2016-01-24. EPA record 2257207.

Energy and specs

TypeElectric Vented
EPA product typeElectric Standard Vented
FuelElectric Vented
Vented or ventlessVented
Drum capacity7.5 cu ft
Height × width × depth39 × 27 × 32.4 in
Annual energy use607 kWh (283 loads)
CEF (lbs per kWh, higher is better)3.94
Test cycle time65 min
Test cycleNormal cycle, Eco Dry, Automatic Termination, Medium temp, Normal Dry dryness level
FeaturesFilter cleaning indicator, Steam cycle, Drum light, Wrinkle prevention option, Time remaining display
Connected (smart)No
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Clothes Dryers, record 2257207. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

Similar models from other brands

Rule: certified electric vented dryers within 0.5 cu ft of this one (7.0 to 8.0 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
LGDLHX4372*7.3 cu ft556 kWh$101 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
SamsungDV52J870*E*7.4 cu ft607 kWh$110 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
SamsungDV52J806*E*7.4 cu ft607 kWh$110 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
SamsungDV48J777*E*7.4 cu ft607 kWh$110 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
SamsungDV48J770*E*7.4 cu ft607 kWh$110 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
SamsungDV50K86**E*7.4 cu ft607 kWh$110 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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