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Cost to run a clothes dryer in Iowa

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$0.51/hour

Clothes Dryer at 3,000 W in Iowa (17.06¢/kWh) · $15.56/month at 1 h/day

By hours of use

UsePer dayPer monthPer year
1 h/day$0.51$15.56$186.81
2 h/day$1.02$31.12$373.61
4 h/day$2.05$62.23$747.23
8 h/day$4.09$124.47$1,494.46
12 h/day$6.14$186.70$2,241.68
24 h/day$12.28$373.41$4,483.37

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¢/kWhPer month
Iowa17.06$15.56
Alabama16.33$14.89
New Mexico16.51$15.06
Indiana17.02$15.52
Colorado17.17$15.66
Minnesota17.20$15.69
Virginia17.64$16.09

FAQ

How much does it cost to run a clothes dryer in Iowa?

At 3,000 W and 17.06¢/kWh: $0.51 per hour, $0.51 per day and $15.56 per month at 1 h/day.

How does Iowa 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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