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Cost to run a clothes dryer in Hawaii
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$1.42/hour
Clothes Dryer at 3,000 W in Hawaii (47.18¢/kWh) · $43.03/month at 1 h/day
By hours of use
| Use | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 h/day | $1.42 | $43.03 | $516.62 |
| 2 h/day | $2.83 | $86.06 | $1,033.24 |
| 4 h/day | $5.66 | $172.11 | $2,066.48 |
| 8 h/day | $11.32 | $344.23 | $4,132.97 |
| 12 h/day | $16.98 | $516.34 | $6,199.45 |
| 24 h/day | $33.97 | $1,032.68 | $12,398.90 |
Electric dryers use about 2,000-5,000 W; a load takes 45-60 minutes. Heat-pump dryers use far less.
Same appliance, nearby states
| State | ¢/kWh | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 47.18 | $43.03 |
| California | 29.75 | $27.13 |
| Massachusetts | 30.48 | $27.80 |
| Maine | 32.11 | $29.28 |
FAQ
How much does it cost to run a clothes dryer in Hawaii?
At 3,000 W and 47.18¢/kWh: $1.42 per hour, $1.42 per day and $43.03 per month at 1 h/day.
How does Hawaii compare with other states?
The same use costs $11.60/month in Nevada (cheapest) and $43.03/month in Hawaii (most expensive); the US average is $16.56.
Price: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential, August 2026 preliminary; released October 23, 2026).
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