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Cost to run a clothes dryer (heat pump) in Northern Territory (2026–27)

NT reference tariff · 31.7c/kWh

$0.27 per hour at 850 W

Typical use (3 loads a week at 2 kWh per load) ≈ $99/year on the Power and Water rate.

Source: NT Electricity Pricing Order 2026–27 (Jacana Energy standard residential), effective 1 July 2026

Heat-pump dryer cost in NT at 4 h/day, 365 days/year (31.7c/kWh)
Model bandPer hourPer dayPer monthPer year
Efficient (600 W)$0.19$0.76$23.11$278
Typical (850 W)$0.27$1.08$32.74$393
High (1,000 W)$0.32$1.27$38.52$463

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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NT

Heat-pump dryer: 600–1,000 W typical range.

Longer cycles (~2–3 h) but far lower draw than a vented dryer.

$0.27 per hour · $393/year at your settings
Per day (4 h)
$1.08
Per month
$32.74
Per year (365 days)
$393.13

Tariff: 31.7c/kWh — NT Electricity Pricing Order 2026–27 (Jacana Energy standard residential) for the Power and Water network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: EcoFlow AU — dryer power consumption (cross-checked Canstar Blue). Full heat-pump dryer costs in NT →

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 NT?
$0.27 at the typical 850 W draw on NT's reference rate of 31.7c/kWh (Power and Water network). Efficient models run $0.19, high-draw models $0.32.
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 NT's 2026–27 reference rate — change the assumptions in the calculator above.
Is the tariff here what I actually pay?
It's the NT Electricity Pricing Order 2026–27 (Jacana Energy standard residential) usage rate for the Power and Water network — the government reference. Your market offer may be a little under it; your zone may differ. See NT rates by zone.

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Sources — figures current as at 17 July 2026.

Longer cycles (~2–3 h) but far lower draw than a vented dryer.