kitchen · 1100W typical
Running a waffle iron costs about $1.36/month.
That's the typical waffle iron at 1100W, run 0.25 hours a day at the US-average rate of 16.5¢/kWh. Change any of those and the number moves — use the calculator below to see yours.
Estimated cost
Full-power draw for 0.25 hours at 16.5¢/kWh.
How you use it
Cost shifts with how long it's on.
The same waffle iron can cost very different amounts depending on usage patterns. Three common scenarios, at the US-average rate.
weekend breakfast
$1.36
per month
Sat/Sun morning use
occasional use
$0.27
per month
monthly breakfast treat
Where you live
$2.47 spread between the cheapest and priciest states.
Same appliance, same hours of use, different zip code — the monthly cost varies this much.
| State | Rate | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 41.2¢ | $3.40 | $41.35 |
| California | 31.4¢ | $2.59 | $31.52 |
| Massachusetts | 30.8¢ | $2.54 | $30.92 |
| Connecticut | 28.7¢ | $2.37 | $28.81 |
| Rhode Island | 27.9¢ | $2.30 | $28.00 |
| New Hampshire | 24.6¢ | $2.03 | $24.69 |
| Alaska | 24.3¢ | $2.00 | $24.39 |
| New York | 22.3¢ | $1.84 | $22.38 |
| Maine | 22.1¢ | $1.82 | $22.18 |
| Vermont | 21.5¢ | $1.77 | $21.58 |
| Michigan | 19.3¢ | $1.59 | $19.37 |
| New Jersey | 19.1¢ | $1.58 | $19.17 |
| Maryland | 18.4¢ | $1.52 | $18.47 |
| Pennsylvania | 18.1¢ | $1.49 | $18.17 |
| District of Columbia | 17.8¢ | $1.47 | $17.87 |
| Wisconsin | 17.4¢ | $1.44 | $17.47 |
| Delaware | 17.2¢ | $1.42 | $17.26 |
| Illinois | 16.9¢ | $1.39 | $16.96 |
| Ohio | 16.6¢ | $1.37 | $16.66 |
| Nevada | 16.3¢ | $1.34 | $16.36 |
| Indiana | 15.8¢ | $1.30 | $15.86 |
| Virginia | 15.7¢ | $1.30 | $15.76 |
| Minnesota | 15.6¢ | $1.29 | $15.66 |
| Colorado | 15.4¢ | $1.27 | $15.46 |
| Alabama | 15.2¢ | $1.25 | $15.26 |
| West Virginia | 15.2¢ | $1.25 | $15.26 |
| Florida | 15.1¢ | $1.25 | $15.16 |
| New Mexico | 14.8¢ | $1.22 | $14.86 |
| Texas | 14.8¢ | $1.22 | $14.86 |
| Arizona | 14.7¢ | $1.21 | $14.76 |
| South Carolina | 14.7¢ | $1.21 | $14.76 |
| Kansas | 14.6¢ | $1.20 | $14.65 |
| Georgia | 14.2¢ | $1.17 | $14.25 |
| Iowa | 14.1¢ | $1.16 | $14.15 |
| North Carolina | 13.9¢ | $1.15 | $13.95 |
| Missouri | 13.6¢ | $1.12 | $13.65 |
| Oregon | 13.4¢ | $1.11 | $13.45 |
| Tennessee | 13.3¢ | $1.10 | $13.35 |
| Kentucky | 13.2¢ | $1.09 | $13.25 |
| Mississippi | 13.1¢ | $1.08 | $13.15 |
| Oklahoma | 13.1¢ | $1.08 | $13.15 |
| South Dakota | 12.7¢ | $1.05 | $12.75 |
| Montana | 12.4¢ | $1.02 | $12.45 |
| Nebraska | 12.2¢ | $1.01 | $12.25 |
| Arkansas | 12.1¢ | $1.00 | $12.15 |
| Washington | 12.1¢ | $1.00 | $12.15 |
| Louisiana | 11.9¢ | $0.98 | $11.94 |
| Wyoming | 11.6¢ | $0.96 | $11.64 |
| North Dakota | 11.5¢ | $0.95 | $11.54 |
| Utah | 11.4¢ | $0.94 | $11.44 |
| Idaho | 11.3¢ | $0.93 | $11.34 |
Efficient vs. inefficient
A $9.79/year difference across the wattage range.
Swapping a high-draw model for an efficient one pays for itself. Here's what that looks like annually at typical usage.
Most efficient
750W
$0.93 per month
$11.29 per year
Typical
1100W
$1.36 per month
$16.56 per year
High draw
1400W
$1.73 per month
$21.08 per year
When it hits hardest
year-round peak
Consistent weekend use.
Ways to cut the cost
- 1
Unplug after use — many draw 2-5W in standby
Saves 15-40 kWh/year
- 2
Batch cook and freeze rather than use weekly
Reheating frozen waffles uses 1/4 the energy
- 3
Choose a 2-waffle model to halve runtime for families
Cuts per-waffle energy 40-50%
Real-world wattages
Pulled from actual spec sheets.
| Brand | Model | Watts |
|---|---|---|
| Cuisinart | WAF-F20 Double Belgian | 1400W |
| Hamilton Beach | 26030 | 900W |
| All-Clad | WD700162 | 1200W |
Picks that actually move the needle
Three products worth comparing if you're thinking about upgrading or supplementing what you have.
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See also
Related appliances
Sources: www.energy.gov · www.energystar.gov
Last updated: 2026-04-13