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How Much Does a Heat Pump Dryer Cost to Run?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.3¢/kWh (July 2026), a heat pump dryer costs about $5.17 per month at typical usage — 5 uses/week at 1.3 kWh each.
Per use
$0.24
1.3 kWh per use
Per day
$0.17
5 uses/week at 1.3 kWh each
Per month
$5.17
28 kWh
Per year
$62.02
339 kWh
Heat pump dryers recycle their hot air instead of blowing it out a vent, using roughly 40–60% less electricity per load than conventional electric dryers. Cycles run longer, but the per-load cost drops to about a third.
Calculate it for your home
Per use
$0.24
Per day
$0.17
Per month
$5.17
Per year
$62.02
Uses 28 kWh/month at 18.3¢ per kWh.
Cheapest and most expensive states
Monthly cost at typical usage, using each state's current average residential rate.
Cost in every state
| State | Rate (¢/kWh) | Per use | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.7 | $0.17 | $3.59 | $43.04 |
| Nevada | 12.8 | $0.17 | $3.61 | $43.38 |
| Utah | 13.1 | $0.17 | $3.70 | $44.40 |
| North Dakota | 13.4 | $0.17 | $3.78 | $45.42 |
| Idaho | 13.7 | $0.18 | $3.87 | $46.43 |
| Tennessee | 13.7 | $0.18 | $3.87 | $46.43 |
| Kentucky | 13.8 | $0.18 | $3.90 | $46.77 |
| Nebraska | 13.8 | $0.18 | $3.90 | $46.77 |
| Arkansas | 14.3 | $0.19 | $4.04 | $48.47 |
| Oklahoma | 14.4 | $0.19 | $4.06 | $48.81 |
| Wyoming | 14.4 | $0.19 | $4.06 | $48.81 |
| Mississippi | 14.5 | $0.19 | $4.09 | $49.14 |
| Washington | 14.7 | $0.19 | $4.15 | $49.82 |
| Florida | 15.0 | $0.20 | $4.23 | $50.84 |
| Montana | 15.0 | $0.20 | $4.23 | $50.84 |
| North Carolina | 15.2 | $0.20 | $4.29 | $51.52 |
| Kansas | 15.3 | $0.20 | $4.32 | $51.86 |
| Arizona | 15.4 | $0.20 | $4.35 | $52.20 |
| South Dakota | 15.4 | $0.20 | $4.35 | $52.20 |
| South Carolina | 15.5 | $0.20 | $4.38 | $52.53 |
| West Virginia | 15.8 | $0.21 | $4.46 | $53.55 |
| Texas | 15.9 | $0.21 | $4.49 | $53.89 |
| Iowa | 16.0 | $0.21 | $4.52 | $54.23 |
| Oregon | 16.0 | $0.21 | $4.52 | $54.23 |
| Missouri | 16.1 | $0.21 | $4.54 | $54.57 |
| New Mexico | 16.1 | $0.21 | $4.54 | $54.57 |
| Georgia | 16.3 | $0.21 | $4.60 | $55.25 |
| Alabama | 16.4 | $0.21 | $4.63 | $55.58 |
| Indiana | 16.7 | $0.22 | $4.71 | $56.60 |
| Colorado | 17.0 | $0.22 | $4.80 | $57.62 |
| Minnesota | 17.5 | $0.23 | $4.94 | $59.31 |
| Virginia | 17.6 | $0.23 | $4.97 | $59.65 |
| Delaware | 18.5 | $0.24 | $5.22 | $62.70 |
| Wisconsin | 19.1 | $0.25 | $5.39 | $64.74 |
| Illinois | 19.2 | $0.25 | $5.42 | $65.07 |
| Ohio | 19.5 | $0.25 | $5.50 | $66.09 |
| Maryland | 21.4 | $0.28 | $6.04 | $72.53 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.7 | $0.28 | $6.13 | $73.55 |
| Michigan | 23.1 | $0.30 | $6.52 | $78.29 |
| Vermont | 23.8 | $0.31 | $6.72 | $80.67 |
| Connecticut | 24.2 | $0.31 | $6.83 | $82.02 |
| Washington, D.C. | 25.2 | $0.33 | $7.11 | $85.41 |
| New Jersey | 25.2 | $0.33 | $7.11 | $85.41 |
| New Hampshire | 26.6 | $0.35 | $7.51 | $90.16 |
| Rhode Island | 28.3 | $0.37 | $7.99 | $95.92 |
| Alaska | 28.8 | $0.37 | $8.13 | $97.61 |
| New York | 29.9 | $0.39 | $8.44 | $101 |
| Massachusetts | 30.5 | $0.40 | $8.61 | $103 |
| Maine | 32.4 | $0.42 | $9.15 | $110 |
| California | 33.6 | $0.44 | $9.48 | $114 |
| Hawaii | 48.0 | $0.62 | $13.55 | $163 |
How to lower the cost
- Wash cold — water heating is most of a warm load’s energy.
- Use high spin speeds so the dryer works less; the washer’s spin is far cheaper than the dryer’s heat.
- Clean the dryer’s lint filter every load and the duct every year.
Frequently asked questions
How much electricity does a heat pump dryer use?
A typical heat pump dryer uses about 1.3 kWh per use. At 5 uses per week, that's roughly 28 kWh per month.
How much does one use of a heat pump dryer cost?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.3¢/kWh, each use costs about $0.24. That ranges from $0.17 in Louisiana to $0.62 in Hawaii.
How much does a heat pump dryer cost to run per month?
With typical usage (5 uses/week at 1.3 kWh each), expect about $5.17 per month at the U.S. average rate — from $3.59 in Louisiana up to $13.55 in Hawaii. Rates are as of July 2026.
Does a heat pump dryer use a lot of electricity?
It's a moderate load: roughly 3% of an average U.S. home's monthly consumption at typical usage. Noticeable, but not a bill-driver on its own.