Cost to run a clothes dryer (heat pump) in New South Wales (2026–27)
NSW reference tariff · 33.1c/kWh
Typical use (3 loads a week at 2 kWh per load) ≈ $103/year on the Ausgrid rate.
Source: AER Default Market Offer 2026–27 (DMO 8), effective 1 July 2026
| Model band | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient (600 W) | $0.20 | $0.80 | $24.18 | $290 |
| Typical (850 W) | $0.28 | $1.13 | $34.25 | $411 |
| High (1,000 W) | $0.33 | $1.33 | $40.29 | $484 |
The headline annual figure uses this appliance's measured energy per use (2 kWh per cycle) rather than a constant draw — the table shows constant-draw costs at your chosen hours.
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NSWHeat-pump dryer: 600–1,000 W typical range.
Longer cycles (~2–3 h) but far lower draw than a vented dryer.
- Per day (4 h)
- $1.13
- Per month
- $34.25
- Per year (365 days)
- $411.23
Tariff: 33.1c/kWh — AER Default Market Offer 2026–27 (DMO 8) for the Ausgrid network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: EcoFlow AU — dryer power consumption (cross-checked Canstar Blue). Full heat-pump dryer costs in NSW →
The same appliance in other states
Cutting the cost
Heat-pump dryers use far less power than vented or condenser types, so they reward a full, well-spun load. Clean both the lint filter and the condenser as the manual directs, or their efficiency quietly slips. They dry at a gentler temperature, which is kinder to clothes but takes a little longer, so start a load when you're not waiting on it in a hurry.
Frequently asked questions
- What does a heat-pump dryer cost per hour in NSW?
- $0.28 at the typical 850 W draw on NSW's reference rate of 33.1c/kWh (Ausgrid network). Efficient models run $0.20, high-draw models $0.33.
- 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 NSW's 2026–27 reference rate — change the assumptions in the calculator above.
- Is the tariff here what I actually pay?
- It's the AER Default Market Offer 2026–27 (DMO 8) usage rate for the Ausgrid network — the government reference. Your market offer may be a little under it; your zone may differ. See NSW rates by zone.
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- EcoFlow AU — dryer power consumption (cross-checked Canstar Blue)
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Longer cycles (~2–3 h) but far lower draw than a vented dryer.