What Does It Cost to Run an Iron in Washington?
Running an iron in Washington costs about $2.68 a month — $32.65 a year — at the state's average rate of 14.91 ¢/kWh. That's roughly $7.51 a year less than a household paying the national average pays for the exact same iron. The estimate assumes a typical 1,200-watt iron running 0.5 hours/day, at the all-in average rate (delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees already included; locally billed taxes vary by area).
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average wattage assumption | 1,200 W |
| Typical usage assumption | 0.5 hours/day |
| Estimated monthly electricity use | 18.0 kWh |
| Estimated monthly cost | $2.68 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $32.65 |
Iron cost vs U.S. average
At the state average rate, an iron in Washington costs $0.62 less a month than it would at the U.S. average rate.
How much electricity does an iron use?
An iron draws roughly 800-1,500 W; we use 1,200 watts running 0.5 hours/day. That comes to 0.60 kWh a day — 18.0 kWh a month, or 219.0 kWh over a year — using kWh = watts × hours ÷ 1000. For the wattage range, amps, and how that math works, see how many watts an iron uses.
Irons draw high wattage while heating but cycle their element to maintain temperature. Total cost depends on how often and how long you iron. Washington prices that energy at 14.91 ¢/kWh, against a 18.34 ¢/kWh national average.
Iron operating cost estimate in Washington
| Time period | Energy use | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Per hour | 1.20 kWh | $0.18 |
| Per day | 0.60 kWh | $0.09 |
| Per month | 18.0 kWh | $2.68 |
| Per year | 219.0 kWh | $32.65 |
These figures use the all-in average rate. Your actual bill can run higher when separately billed taxes, seasonal pricing, and fixed monthly fees apply.
What changes the cost the most?
Two things move this number: your state's rate, which you can't change, and how hard the appliance works, which you often can. For an iron, that mostly comes down to steam vs dry setting, ironing frequency, session length.
Using yours more lightly or heavily than our assumption? The state calculator and usage-cost pages below model your exact scenario at the same rate.
For calculator-style comparisons, use the Iron calculator in Washington to compare light, typical, and heavy usage profiles.
Comparison entry points
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City pages for selected metros in Washington
These city pages add local rate context for the same appliance assumptions. City values are estimates.
| City | City rate | Monthly estimate | Yearly estimate | More detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 15.21 ¢/kWh | $2.74 | $32.85 | City electricity context |
City electricity pages focus on local rate context. The table above uses the statewide average rate.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run an iron in Washington?
At 0.5 hours/day and the state average rate of 14.91 ¢/kWh, you'd pay about $2.68 a month.
Does this estimate include delivery fees and taxes?
Yes — the all-in average rate already includes delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees; locally billed taxes vary by area.
Where else can I compare this appliance?
See the appliance comparison guide, or the Washington bill estimator for whole-household profiles.
State cost and bill pathways for Washington
- Average power price in Washington — What a kWh of electricity costs in Washington
- Washington electricity rates — Core authority page with statewide pricing context
- Electricity cost in Washington — State-level cost, affordability, and value overview
- Electricity cost in Seattle, Washington — City electricity page with methodology notes where city coverage is available
- Washington average electric bill — What a typical monthly bill looks like
- Electric bill estimator scenarios in Washington — Estimate your bill from your monthly usage
Historical and trend pages
- Historical electricity prices in Washington — Historical context and trend interpretation
- Electricity inflation in Washington — State electricity inflation analysis
- Washington electricity price volatility — Volatility and rate movement profile
Fixed-usage and calculator pathways
- 100 kWh cost in Washington — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- 102 kWh cost in Washington — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Electricity cost for 114 kWh in Washington — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Custom usage calculator for Washington — Custom kWh and scenario cost calculation
Appliance and estimator pathways
- Refrigerator cost in Washington — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Refrigerator calculator in Washington — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Space Heater cost in Washington — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Space Heater calculator in Washington — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Window Ac cost in Washington — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Window Ac calculator in Washington — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
State comparison pathways for Washington
- Compare Washington with other states — State-to-state comparison hub
- Washington vs California electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
- Washington vs Florida electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
Discovery and navigation hubs
- Washington electricity hub — Guide to this state's electricity rate, usage, comparison, and tool pages
- Electricity cost scenario hub — Entry point for residential and industry scenario pages
- Washington electricity cost overview — State-level electricity cost page with rates and typical bill context
- Average electric bill in Washington — Typical monthly bill estimate using a standard household usage assumption
- Washington electricity bill estimator — Household profile bill scenarios for this state
- Electricity usage hubs — Browse cost pages by common household usage tiers
Consumer electricity drivers
- Price drivers in Washington — Understand what influences state electricity prices
Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: June 2026. Estimates use the EIA all-in average residential rate — energy, delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees together, not just the electricity itself. Fees are inside the rate, not an extra on top; how your own bill splits fixed versus per-kWh charges varies by utility. For what's inside the all-in rate, see hidden electricity fees; for how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.