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How many watts does a hair dryer use? (1,500 W)
A hair dryer uses about 1,500 W
Typical range 800–1,875 watts.
Typical range 800–1,875 watts.
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A hair dryer turns electricity straight into heat and airflow, drawing high wattage but only for a few minutes at a time.
Hair dryer power specs
| Typical running power | 1,500 W |
| Typical range | 800–1,875 W |
| Energy use | 0.30 kWh/day · 9.0 kWh/mo |
What affects the wattage
- Model size, age and energy rating.
- Settings and how hard it works (heat, speed, load).
- How many hours a day you run it.
Running cost at $0.17/kWh
| Electricity rate | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.10/kWh | $0.03 | $0.90 | $10.95 |
| $0.15/kWh | $0.05 | $1.35 | $16.43 |
| $0.20/kWh | $0.06 | $1.80 | $21.90 |
| $0.25/kWh | $0.08 | $2.25 | $27.38 |
| $0.30/kWh | $0.09 | $2.70 | $32.85 |
| $0.40/kWh | $0.12 | $3.60 | $43.80 |
See the full breakdown of what it costs to run a hair dryer, or what size power station runs a hair dryer.
FAQ
How many watts does a hair dryer use?
Most hair dryers draw 800-1875 watts on high heat.
Is a hair dryer expensive to run?
No - a few minutes a day costs only a few cents.
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