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Hair DryerCost: Purchase Price & Running Cost
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.
Average Purchase Price
$25–$200
Basic to professional ionic/tourmaline models
watts
hrs/day
$/kWh
Daily Cost
$0.05
0.3 kWh
Monthly Cost
$1.47
9.2 kWh
Yearly Cost
$17.87
111.7 kWh
For perspective...
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