Bathroom · Electricity cost calculator
How much does Hair dryer cost to run?
Find out how the power and usage time of your hair dryer affect its electricity costs.
Example calculation
Typical values for Hair dryer
These values are a useful starting point for the calculator, but they are not guaranteed consumption figures for your specific model.
Power
1800 W
Duration/use
10 min
Uses/week
5
Example/year
€27.30
About the data
Typical value. Heat and fan settings affect the actual power consumption.
Example using €0.35/kWh. This works out to approximately €0.11 per use, €2.28 per month and 78.0 kWh per year.
Your values
Hair dryer electricity cost calculator
Adjust the suggested values to match your own device, electricity tariff and actual usage.
Adjust usage
Typical value – check the rating on your device if possible.
Suggested starting value – adjust it to match your usage.
You can find your electricity price on your electricity bill.
Choose week or month. Half steps such as 0.5 are supported.
Your yearly cost
€2.28
Per month
€0.52
Per week
Choose how often you would use the device in the selected period.
Calculation basis
1,800 W ÷ 1.000 × 10 min ÷ 60 × 5 per week × 52 × €0.35/kWh
Context: Estimated values – actual consumption may vary.
Energy-saving tip
Even a few minutes less drying time can make a difference to electricity consumption.