How Much Does a Hair Dryer Cost to Run?

A hair dryer uses 1,500–1,800 watts on high heat. Because it's typically used for 10-15 minutes, the per-use cost is low — about $0.03-0.04.

Wattage

watts

Hours per day

hrs/day

State

Electricity rate

$/kWh

Daily Cost

$0.05

0.3 kWh

Monthly Cost

$1.47

9.2 kWh

Yearly Cost

$17.87

111.7 kWh

At $17.87/year, this costs about the same as 3 streaming service months. A minor line item.

Energy-Saving Tips for Your Hair Dryer

Towel-dry hair first to reduce blow-drying time
The cool setting uses about 70% less energy
Despite high wattage, short usage time means hair dryers are not a significant annual cost

Electric Water Heater

4,500W typical