Hair Dryer in Spokane — $8/yr to Run (10.3¢/kWh)

Your hair dryer in Spokane costs about $1/month at 10.3¢/kWh. See daily, monthly, and yearly costs, plus tips to cut your bill.

Spokane, WA Electricity Rate

10.3¢/kWh

Utility: Avista Utilities

-21% vs national avg

National avg: 13.0¢/kWh

Daily Cost

$0.03

0.3 kWh/day

Monthly Cost

$0.69

7 kWh/mo

Annual Cost

$8

81 kWh/yr

Lifetime (5yr)

$42

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Monthly Cost Breakdown in Spokane

PeriodkWhSpokane CostNational AvgDifference
Daily0.3$0.03$0.04$-0.01
Weekly1.9$0.19$0.25$-0.05
Monthly6.8$0.69$0.88$-0.18
Quarterly20.3$2.08$2.63$-0.55
Annual81.0$8.33$10.53$-2.20

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Daily

$0.03

Monthly

$0.69

Annual

$8

5-Year

$42

Energy Saving Tips for Hair Dryer in Spokane

  • Spokane has below-average electricity rates, but saving energy still reduces your carbon footprint.
  • Towel dry hair first to reduce drying time
  • Use medium heat setting
  • Unplug when not in use

Hair Dryer Cost in Other Washington Cities

CityRateAnnual Costvs Spokane
Spokane (current)10.3¢$8
Seattle11.6¢$9+$1
Tacoma10.6¢$9+$0
Vancouver10.0¢$8$-0
Bellevue11.1¢$9+$1
Kent10.3¢$8+$0
Everett11.0¢$9+$1
Renton8.7¢$7$-1
Spokane Valley11.1¢$9+$1

Hair Dryer Energy Cost FAQ — Spokane, WA

Understanding Hair Dryer Energy Costs in Spokane, WA

Spokane is a mid-sized Washington city where residential electricity rates from Avista Utilities are shaped by regional energy supply and local demand patterns. Running a high-draw appliance like the Hair Dryer (1,800W) at Spokane's rate of 10.3¢/kWh costs approximately $8 per year — $2 less than the national average of $11.

Spokane residents enjoy electricity rates 21% below the national average, saving $2 per year on Hair Dryer costs alone. Over 5 years, that's $11 in savings — though energy efficiency is still worth pursuing to reduce both costs and carbon output.

With a cost of living index of 107, Spokane is near the national median. The Hair Dryer's monthly cost of $0.69 represents a typical share of the average Spokane electric bill of $122/month. Since no ENERGY STAR or smart version is currently available for this appliance, reducing usage hours is the primary way to cut costs.

Spokane's moderate climate (avg 50.6°F) helps keep seasonal energy cost swings manageable for most appliances. A Hair Dryer produces approximately 0.06 tons of CO2 annually at typical usage. Spokane residents can reduce this footprint by optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for Spokane.

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