How Much Does a Hair dryer Cost to Run? (2026 Calculator)
Typical setup: 1600 W · 0.2 h/day · $0.180/kWh
Daily
$0.06
Monthly
$1.73
Yearly
$21.00
Quick rate
Daily cost
$0.06
Monthly cost
$1.73
+$0.00 vs typical
Yearly cost
$21.00
kWh / month
9.6 kWh
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A typical hair dryer uses about 1600 W and costs about $0.05/day or $1.61/month at the U.S. average rate of $0.17/kWh, assuming 0.2 hours of use per day. At the same rate, costs range from about $0.03/day (1000 W) to $0.07/day (2000 W).
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Quickly spot cheapest, highest, and near-average monthly costs.
Top 10 cheapest
Top 10 highest
- Hawaii $3.82
- Massachusetts $2.99
- Maine $2.95
- California $2.91
- Rhode Island $2.89
- New York $2.72
- Connecticut $2.72
- New Hampshire $2.53
- Alaska $2.45
- District of Columbia $2.28
Cost by state (monthly)
At typical 1600 W and 0.2 h/day. Rates from our dataset (see methodology ). Open a state for a dedicated calculator page.
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ad-after-state-table Wattage range
| Level | Watts | Est. monthly @ avg rate |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 1000 W | $1.08 |
| Typical | 1600 W | $1.73 |
| High | 2000 W | $2.16 |
Energy saving tips
- Turn the appliance off as soon as you are done using it.
- Avoid leaving the appliance in high-power standby modes.
- Unplug the appliance if it is rarely used.
- Clean the lint filter every cycle to improve airflow and efficiency.
- Spin clothes well in the washer so the dryer runs for less time.
FAQ
- Most hair dryer units fall between 1000 W and 2000 W, with 1600 W as a typical operating value for estimates.
- Our estimates use 1600 W as the typical wattage, within a reported range of 1000–2000 W.
- At typical use (0.2 hours/day at 1600 W), the estimate is about 0.32 kWh/day and 9.6 kWh/month at the U.S. average rate.
- With 0.2 hours/day and 1600 W, this appliance uses about 0.32 kWh per day.
- At 0.2 hours/day, the monthly estimate is about 9.6 kWh per month.
- Per hour, the typical draw is about 1.600 kWh (at 1600 W).
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical daily cost is about $0.05/day for 0.2 hours/day.
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical monthly cost is about $1.61/month at 0.2 hours/day.
- Running for one hour at 1600 W costs about $0.27/hour (using 0.17 $/kWh as the U.S. average).
- With typical use (0.2 hours/day at 1600 W), the estimate is about $0.05/day or $1.61/month at the U.S. average rate.
- The estimate is about 9.6 kWh per month, which corresponds to roughly $1.61/month at the U.S. average rate. Your real bill depends on your rate and runtime.
- Use energy-saving tips tailored to this appliance. For example: Turn the appliance off as soon as you are done using it. — reducing kWh reduces the bill at your local rate.