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How many watts does an iron use? (1,100 W)
An iron uses about 1,100 W
Typical range 1,000–1,800 watts.
Typical range 1,000–1,800 watts.
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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.
Iron power specs
| Typical running power | 1,100 W |
| Typical range | 1,000–1,800 W |
| Energy use | 0.33 kWh/day · 9.9 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 | $0.99 | $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 |
See the full breakdown of what it costs to run an iron, or what size power station runs an iron.
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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