How much does it cost to run a hot air brush?
A hot air brush costs about 20¢ per hour, 2.8¢ a day, $0.86 a month and $10 a year at typical use (15 minutes a day, 4 days a week) and the U.S. average rate of 17.99¢/kWh. Hot air brushes like the Revlon One-Step draw about 1,100 W; the Dyson Airwrap is rated 1,300 W.
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Cost by setting
| Setting | Watts | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | 700 | 13¢ | 1.8¢ | $0.55 | $7 |
| High | 1,100 | 20¢ | 2.8¢ | $0.86 | $10 |
| Dyson Airwrap / Shark FlexStyle | 1,300 | 23¢ | 3.3¢ | $1.02 | $12 |
At 15 minutes a day, 4 days a week and 17.99¢/kWh.
Cost by hours of use
| Hours per day | kWh/day | Per day | Per month | Per year (all year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 0.63 | 11¢ | $3.44 | $41 |
| 2 hours | 1.26 | 23¢ | $6.88 | $83 |
| 4 hours | 2.51 | 45¢ | $13.77 | $165 |
| 8 hours | 5.03 | 90¢ | $27.53 | $330 |
| 12 hours | 7.54 | $1.36 | $41.30 | $496 |
| 24 hours | 15.09 | $2.71 | $82.60 | $991 |
Cost to run a hot air brush in every state
The same hot air brush costs $7 a year in North Dakota and $25 in Hawaii, at each state's average residential rate (12 months ending July 2026).
| State | Rate | Per hour | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 12.32¢ | 14¢ | $0.59 | $7 |
| Idaho | 12.65¢ | 14¢ | $0.61 | $7 |
| Nebraska | 12.86¢ | 14¢ | $0.62 | $7 |
| Louisiana | 12.99¢ | 14¢ | $0.62 | $7 |
| Utah | 13.32¢ | 15¢ | $0.64 | $8 |
| Nevada | 13.36¢ | 15¢ | $0.64 | $8 |
| Arkansas | 13.43¢ | 15¢ | $0.64 | $8 |
| Tennessee | 13.56¢ | 15¢ | $0.65 | $8 |
| Oklahoma | 13.70¢ | 15¢ | $0.66 | $8 |
| Montana | 13.84¢ | 15¢ | $0.66 | $8 |
| Kentucky | 13.92¢ | 15¢ | $0.67 | $8 |
| Missouri | 13.95¢ | 15¢ | $0.67 | $8 |
| Wyoming | 14.01¢ | 15¢ | $0.67 | $8 |
| Washington | 14.12¢ | 16¢ | $0.68 | $8 |
| Iowa | 14.13¢ | 16¢ | $0.68 | $8 |
| South Dakota | 14.20¢ | 16¢ | $0.68 | $8 |
| Mississippi | 14.77¢ | 16¢ | $0.71 | $8 |
| North Carolina | 14.77¢ | 16¢ | $0.71 | $8 |
| Kansas | 15.09¢ | 17¢ | $0.72 | $9 |
| Georgia | 15.12¢ | 17¢ | $0.72 | $9 |
| New Mexico | 15.32¢ | 17¢ | $0.73 | $9 |
| Florida | 15.39¢ | 17¢ | $0.74 | $9 |
| Arizona | 15.40¢ | 17¢ | $0.74 | $9 |
| West Virginia | 15.48¢ | 17¢ | $0.74 | $9 |
| Oregon | 15.50¢ | 17¢ | $0.74 | $9 |
| South Carolina | 15.64¢ | 17¢ | $0.75 | $9 |
| Texas | 15.96¢ | 18¢ | $0.76 | $9 |
| Minnesota | 16.22¢ | 18¢ | $0.78 | $9 |
| Alabama | 16.44¢ | 18¢ | $0.79 | $9 |
| Virginia | 16.48¢ | 18¢ | $0.79 | $9 |
| Colorado | 16.58¢ | 18¢ | $0.79 | $10 |
| Indiana | 16.94¢ | 19¢ | $0.81 | $10 |
| Delaware | 17.79¢ | 20¢ | $0.85 | $10 |
| Ohio | 18.25¢ | 20¢ | $0.87 | $10 |
| Wisconsin | 18.74¢ | 21¢ | $0.90 | $11 |
| Illinois | 18.79¢ | 21¢ | $0.90 | $11 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.70¢ | 23¢ | $0.99 | $12 |
| Maryland | 21.03¢ | 23¢ | $1.01 | $12 |
| Michigan | 21.05¢ | 23¢ | $1.01 | $12 |
| New Jersey | 23.78¢ | 26¢ | $1.14 | $14 |
| Vermont | 23.80¢ | 26¢ | $1.14 | $14 |
| District of Columbia | 24.20¢ | 27¢ | $1.16 | $14 |
| New Hampshire | 26.67¢ | 29¢ | $1.28 | $15 |
| Alaska | 26.85¢ | 30¢ | $1.28 | $15 |
| Connecticut | 27.99¢ | 31¢ | $1.34 | $16 |
| New York | 28.39¢ | 31¢ | $1.36 | $16 |
| Rhode Island | 29.27¢ | 32¢ | $1.40 | $17 |
| Maine | 29.31¢ | 32¢ | $1.40 | $17 |
| Massachusetts | 30.43¢ | 33¢ | $1.46 | $17 |
| California | 32.99¢ | 36¢ | $1.58 | $19 |
| Hawaii | 43.51¢ | 48¢ | $2.08 | $25 |
How to cut the cost
- Rough-dry hair to 80% with a towel first; styling damp hair is far quicker.
- Use the cool or low setting to finish sections.
- Unplug as soon as you finish; there is no standby but it stays hot.
Cheaper ways to get the job done
Less water to remove means fewer minutes on high heat.
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Compare with similar appliances
| Appliance | Watts | Typical use | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot air brush | 1,100 | 15 minutes a day, 4 days a week | $0.86 | $10 |
| Hair dryer | 1,800 | 9 minutes a day | $1.48 | $18 |
| Flat iron | 60 | 20 minutes a day, 4 days a week | $0.06 | $1 |
| Curling iron | 50 | 20 minutes a day, 4 days a week | $0.05 | $1 |
| Electric shaver | 5 | 1 hour a day, 2 days a week | $0.05 | $1 |
| Electric toothbrush | 2 | 24 hours a day | $0.20 | $2 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a hot air brush per hour?
A hot air brush drawing 1,100 watts uses 1.10 kWh per hour. At the U.S. average of 17.99¢/kWh that's 20¢ per hour. In North Dakota (12.32¢) it's 14¢. In Hawaii (43.51¢) it's 48¢.
How much does it cost to run a hot air brush per month?
At typical use (15 minutes a day, 4 days a week), a hot air brush costs about $0.86 a month and $10 a year, at the U.S. average rate. Enter your ZIP in the calculator above for your utility's rate.
How many watts does a hot air brush use?
Most hot air brushs use 800 to 1,300 watts, depending on the setting (low 700 W, high 1,100 W, dyson airwrap / shark flexstyle 1,300 W). Check the label on the back or bottom for your model's exact rating.
How many kWh does a hot air brush use?
About 0.16 kWh a day and 57 kWh a year at typical use (15 minutes a day, 4 days a week).
Does a hot air brush use a lot of electricity?
No. At about 57 kWh a year it's a small share (0.5%) of the average U.S. home's 10,492 kWh.
Is it cheaper to run a hot air brush or a hair dryer?
At typical use, a hot air brush costs about $10 a year versus $18 for a hair dryer. So the hot air brush is cheaper by about $7 a year. Use the comparison table above to compare them at your own settings.
How can I lower the cost of running a hot air brush?
- Rough-dry hair to 80% with a towel first; styling damp hair is far quicker.
- Use the cool or low setting to finish sections.
- Unplug as soon as you finish; there is no standby but it stays hot.
Rates updated 2026-10-21: EIA data through July 2026. Typical wattage and usage reviewed against DOE, ENERGY STAR and manufacturer specs. Methodology.