How much does a hair dryer cost to run in Arizona?
$1.78 a month
- A day of use
- $0.06
- An hour of running
- $0.23
- A year
- $21.33
1,540 W, 15 minutes a day, at Arizona’s average rate of 15.2¢ per kWh (EIA, June 2026). How we calculate this
Change the watts, hours or rate
What it costs at other usage levels
| Use | A day | A month | A year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 minutes a day typical | $0.06 | $1.78 | $21.33 |
| 1 hour a day | $0.23 | $7.11 | $85.33 |
| 2 hours a day | $0.47 | $14.22 | $170.65 |
| 4 hours a day | $0.94 | $28.44 | $341.31 |
| 8 hours a day | $1.87 | $56.88 | $682.61 |
| 24 hours a day | $5.61 | $170.65 | $2,047.84 |
Models range from 1,200 W to 1,875 W (Virginia Cooperative Extension). We use 1,540 W, the middle of that range.
Arizona compared with other states
Arizona’s residential rate is the 17th cheapest of 51 states and DC, 3.2¢ below the US average of 18.3¢ (−17%). Arizona’s rate is down 0.1¢ from June 2025 (15.2¢, −0.3%).
Ways to spend less
- Towel-dry first so the dryer runs for less time.
- Use the lower heat setting; the heating element is most of the power.
- Clean the intake filter so air flows freely.
Questions
How much does it cost to run a hair dryer per hour?
About $0.23 an hour in Arizona. A hair dryer at 1,540 W uses 1.54 kWh per hour, and at Arizona’s average of 15.2¢ per kWh that comes to $0.23.
How much does a hair dryer add to your electric bill?
Used 15 minutes a day, about $1.78 a month in Arizona, or $21.33 a year.
How much does it cost to run a hair dryer 24 hours a day?
Running nonstop, a hair dryer would use 37.0 kWh a day and cost $5.61 a day, or $170.65 over an average month in Arizona.
How many watts does a hair dryer use?
Models range from 1,200 W to 1,875 W (Virginia Cooperative Extension). We use 1,540 W, the middle of that range. Check the label on yours: cost scales directly with watts, so a 20% lower wattage means a 20% lower bill.
Why does a hair dryer cost more or less to run in Arizona than elsewhere?
Arizona’s residential rate is the 17th cheapest of 51 states and DC, 3.2¢ below the US average of 18.3¢ (−17%). Arizona’s rate is down 0.1¢ from June 2025 (15.2¢, −0.3%). The appliance uses the same energy everywhere; only the price per kWh changes.
Sources
- Virginia Cooperative Extension: Estimating appliance and home electronic energy use (reproduces U.S. Department of Energy sample wattages)
- Penn State EGEE 102: Typical range of power consumption (wattage)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A: average price of electricity to ultimate customers, residential, June 2026 Figures transcribed from republications of this table on September 26, 2026; pending direct verification from the EIA API.
- Carrier page: June 2026 residential average price, citing EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A
Usage assumptions (hours a day, season) are ours and listed on the methodology page. Found an error? Tell us.