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Cost to run a hair dryer in Tasmania (2026–27)

TAS reference tariff · 28.0c/kWh

$0.50 per hour at 1,800 W

Typical use (0.15 h/day, 365 days a year at 1,800 W) ≈ $28/year on the TasNetworks rate.

Source: OTTER-approved Aurora Energy Standing Offer 2026–27 (approved 25 June 2026) — Tariff 31, effective 1 July 2026

Hair dryer cost in TAS at 0.15 h/day, 365 days/year (28.0c/kWh)
Model bandPer hourPer dayPer monthPer year
Efficient (1,000 W)$0.28$0.04$1.27$15
Typical (1,800 W)$0.50$0.08$2.29$28
High (2,400 W)$0.67$0.10$3.06$37

Appliance running-cost calculator

TAS

Hair dryer: 1,000–2,400 W typical range.

5–10 minutes per session on high heat.

$0.50 per hour · $28/year at your settings
Per day (0.15 h)
$0.08
Per month
$2.29
Per year (365 days)
$27.55

Tariff: 28.0c/kWh — OTTER-approved Aurora Energy Standing Offer 2026–27 (approved 25 June 2026) — Tariff 31 for the TasNetworks network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: EcoFlow AU — hair dryer wattage (cross-checked Canstar Blue). Full hair dryer costs in TAS →

The same appliance in other states

Cutting the cost

A hair dryer hits hard for its size, but it only runs briefly, so the whole game is cutting the minutes. Towel-dry first, work on a lower heat setting, and stop once your hair is nearly dry instead of styling it bone-dry. The hottest setting pulls the most power, so save it for the mornings you're genuinely in a rush.

Frequently asked questions

What does a hair dryer cost per hour in TAS?
$0.50 at the typical 1,800 W draw on TAS's reference rate of 28.0c/kWh (TasNetworks network). Efficient models run $0.28, high-draw models $0.67.
How is this calculated?
Watts ÷ 1,000 × the tariff = cost per hour, then × hours × days for the period figures. Every figure on this page uses TAS's 2026–27 reference rate — change the assumptions in the calculator above.
Is the tariff here what I actually pay?
It's the OTTER-approved Aurora Energy Standing Offer 2026–27 (approved 25 June 2026) — Tariff 31 usage rate for the TasNetworks network — the government reference. Your market offer may be a little under it; your zone may differ. See TAS rates by zone.

Related

Sources — figures current as at 17 July 2026.

5–10 minutes per session on high heat.