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How much does it cost to run an iron? ($1.68/mo)
Running an iron costs about $1.68 / month
($0.06/day at 0.3 h/day, $0.17/kWh).
($0.06/day at 0.3 h/day, $0.17/kWh).
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A clothes iron cycles its heating element on and off, so it only draws full power while reaching the set temperature.
Cost at different electricity rates
| Electricity rate | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.10/kWh | $0.03 | $0.99 | $12.05 |
| $0.15/kWh | $0.05 | $1.49 | $18.07 |
| $0.20/kWh | $0.07 | $1.98 | $24.09 |
| $0.25/kWh | $0.08 | $2.48 | $30.11 |
| $0.30/kWh | $0.10 | $2.97 | $36.14 |
| $0.40/kWh | $0.13 | $3.96 | $48.18 |
Cost over time
| Per hour of use | $0.19 |
| Per day (0.3 h) | $0.06 |
| Per month | $1.68 |
| Per year | $20.48 |
How to spend less running an iron
- Cut the hours: An iron at 0.3 h/day runs about $1.68/month — trimming one hour saves roughly $5.61/month.
- Wash cold: most of the energy heats water, so cold or eco cycles cut the bill sharply.
- Upgrade efficiency: a newer iron near 1,000 W uses far less than an old 1,800 W one.
Want the raw figure? See how many watts an iron uses.
FAQ
How many watts does an iron use?
Steam irons draw about 1000-1800 watts when the element is heating.
Does an iron use power between presses?
Only when reheating to the set temperature; it idles low once hot.
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