Energy costs · October 2026 prices
How much does it cost to run a blender?
A typical blender uses about 750 watts, so it costs about 14¢ an hour to run at the U.S. average electricity price of 19.0¢ per kWh (October 2026). Used 5 minutes a day, that is about 36¢ a month, or $4.28 a year.
Key figures
- 300–1,700 Wrange of 14 models in our catalogue (median 750 W)
- 14¢per hour at 19.0¢/kWh
- 36¢per month, used 5 minutes a day
- 1.9 kWhper month at that use
Blenders have powerful motors but run for seconds or minutes at a time, so they cost very little to use.
Cost by region
| Region | Price per kWh | Per hour | Per month (5 minutes a day) | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. average | 19.0¢ | 14¢ | 36¢ | $4.28 |
| Northeast | 26.6¢ | 20¢ | 50¢ | $5.99 |
| Midwest | 19.3¢ | 14¢ | 36¢ | $4.34 |
| South | 16.2¢ | 12¢ | 30¢ | $3.65 |
| West | 20.1¢ | 15¢ | 38¢ | $4.52 |
Cost per hour in every state (August 2026)
| State | ¢ per kWh | Per hour | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16.3¢ | 12¢ | 31¢ |
| Alaska | 29.4¢ | 22¢ | 55¢ |
| Arizona | 15.1¢ | 11¢ | 28¢ |
| Arkansas | 14.4¢ | 11¢ | 27¢ |
| California | 29.8¢ | 22¢ | 56¢ |
| Colorado | 17.2¢ | 13¢ | 32¢ |
| Connecticut | 24.5¢ | 18¢ | 46¢ |
| Delaware | 18.7¢ | 14¢ | 35¢ |
| District of Columbia | 26.0¢ | 19¢ | 49¢ |
| Florida | 15.0¢ | 11¢ | 28¢ |
| Georgia | 15.9¢ | 12¢ | 30¢ |
| Hawaii | 47.2¢ | 35¢ | 88¢ |
| Idaho | 13.4¢ | 10¢ | 25¢ |
| Illinois | 19.3¢ | 14¢ | 36¢ |
| Indiana | 17.0¢ | 13¢ | 32¢ |
| Iowa | 17.1¢ | 13¢ | 32¢ |
| Kansas | 15.5¢ | 12¢ | 29¢ |
| Kentucky | 13.8¢ | 10¢ | 26¢ |
| Louisiana | 12.9¢ | 9.7¢ | 24¢ |
| Maine | 32.1¢ | 24¢ | 60¢ |
| Maryland | 21.4¢ | 16¢ | 40¢ |
| Massachusetts | 30.5¢ | 23¢ | 57¢ |
| Michigan | 23.0¢ | 17¢ | 43¢ |
| Minnesota | 17.2¢ | 13¢ | 32¢ |
| Mississippi | 14.4¢ | 11¢ | 27¢ |
| Missouri | 16.0¢ | 12¢ | 30¢ |
| Montana | 15.6¢ | 12¢ | 29¢ |
| Nebraska | 13.5¢ | 10¢ | 25¢ |
| Nevada | 12.7¢ | 9.5¢ | 24¢ |
| New Hampshire | 27.6¢ | 21¢ | 52¢ |
| New Jersey | 24.6¢ | 18¢ | 46¢ |
| New Mexico | 16.5¢ | 12¢ | 31¢ |
| New York | 28.7¢ | 21¢ | 54¢ |
| North Carolina | 15.0¢ | 11¢ | 28¢ |
| North Dakota | 13.3¢ | 10.0¢ | 25¢ |
| Ohio | 19.4¢ | 15¢ | 36¢ |
| Oklahoma | 14.8¢ | 11¢ | 28¢ |
| Oregon | 15.9¢ | 12¢ | 30¢ |
| Pennsylvania | 21.8¢ | 16¢ | 41¢ |
| Rhode Island | 28.2¢ | 21¢ | 53¢ |
| South Carolina | 15.8¢ | 12¢ | 30¢ |
| South Dakota | 15.2¢ | 11¢ | 28¢ |
| Tennessee | 13.4¢ | 10¢ | 25¢ |
| Texas | 15.9¢ | 12¢ | 30¢ |
| Utah | 13.3¢ | 10.0¢ | 25¢ |
| Vermont | 23.8¢ | 18¢ | 45¢ |
| Virginia | 17.6¢ | 13¢ | 33¢ |
| Washington | 14.6¢ | 11¢ | 27¢ |
| West Virginia | 16.3¢ | 12¢ | 31¢ |
| Wisconsin | 19.4¢ | 15¢ | 36¢ |
| Wyoming | 14.4¢ | 11¢ | 27¢ |
State prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, residential customers.
Running cost calculator
Cost = watts × hours ÷ 1,000 × price per kWh (the DOE formula). The wattage on your appliance’s label or in its manual gives the most accurate result; appliances that cycle on and off (heaters with a thermostat, dehumidifiers) use less than their rated wattage.
Blenders in our catalogue by wattage
| Model | Watts | Per hour | Per month (5 minutes a day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisinart Smart Stick Hand Blender CSB-179, Brushed Chrome | 300 W | 5.7¢ | 14¢ |
| Chefman Immersion Blender 300W | 300 W | 5.7¢ | 14¢ |
| Mueller Austria Immersion Hand Blender 500W | 500 W | 9.5¢ | 24¢ |
| Mueller Austria Ultra-Stick 500 Watt Immersion Blender | 500 W | 9.5¢ | 24¢ |
| Cuisinart SmartPower Premier 600-Watt Blender | 600 W | 11¢ | 29¢ |
| Cuisinart Smart Power Premier 600-Watt Stainless Steel Blender | 600 W | 11¢ | 29¢ |
| Nutribullet Nutrient Extractor Blender, 600W 8-Piece Set, Black | 600 W | 11¢ | 29¢ |
| Nutribullet Nutrient Extractor Blender, 900W Pro 13-Piece Set, Black | 900 W | 17¢ | 43¢ |
| Ninja Professional 1000W Countertop Blender, BL610 | 1,000 W | 19¢ | 48¢ |
| Ninja Professional 1000W Countertop Blender, Mega Kitchen System BL770 | 1,000 W | 19¢ | 48¢ |
| Nutribullet Nutrient Extractor Blender, Balance Smart Blender 1200W, Black | 1,200 W | 23¢ | 57¢ |
| Nutribullet Pro+ 1200W Blender, Black | 1,200 W | 23¢ | 57¢ |
| Nutribullet Ultra 1200W Blender, Black | 1,200 W | 23¢ | 57¢ |
| Nutribullet Nutrient Extractor Blender, Rx 1700W, Black | 1,700 W | 32¢ | 81¢ |
Wattage as listed by the manufacturer for each model; at the U.S. average price.
Compared with other appliances
| Appliance | Cost per hour of use |
|---|---|
| Blenders | 14¢ |
| Clothes dryers | 65¢ |
| Dishwashers | 34¢ |
| Hair dryers | 29¢ |
| Space heaters | 29¢ |
| Electric kettles | 29¢ |
| Clothes irons | 27¢ |
| Toaster ovens | 23¢ |
| Vacuum cleaners | 23¢ |
More about blenders
- Blenders & Juicers: models and list prices
- Cuisinart Blenders compared
- Ninja Blenders compared
- Vitamix Blenders compared
- KitchenAid Blenders compared
- Breville Blenders compared
- Hamilton Beach Blenders compared
- Safety: 12 CPSC recalls since 2010 mention blenders or similar products. Search recalls
- Running costs of other appliances
Sources: electricity prices from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Average Price Data, “Electricity per kWh” (about the data); U.S. Department of Energy typical wattages (Estimating Appliance and Home Electronic Energy Use, Virginia Cooperative Extension BSE-301NP, developed with DOE, 2020). Cost = watts × hours ÷ 1,000 × price per kWh. Your own price per kWh, including delivery charges and taxes, is on your electricity bill.