How much does a heat pump dryer cost to run?

Heat pump dryers recycle waste heat and use lower temperatures, drawing only 1,500–2,500 watts and taking 1.5–2 times longer to dry. They're 30–50% more efficient than resistive dryers but cost more upfront.

Typical running cost (18.83¢/kWh, U.S. average, 2026-04)

Basis	Cost
Per hour (while running, 900 W typical)	$0.17
Per day (1.5 h/day, 3/7 days)	$0.11
Per month	$3.32
Per year	$39.79
Hourly range (small 600 W – large 1200 W)	$0.11 – $0.23

Save: Use medium or low heat settings and allow adequate drying time; avoid running multiple cycles back-to-back.

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