How much does it cost in the bill to dry and style your hair? Here is how much hairdryer and plate consume and how much they weigh in the bill.
The economic and energy crisis has an evident impact on the bills of everyone, who for months have complained of a constant increase in cost. In particular, it is the most energy-intensive appliances that worry about their cost in the bill in the coming months. These include ovens, washing machines, dryers and more. But how much do hair dryers and straighteners consume? We continue the search among the appliances that most raise the value of the electricity bill.
A good way to save on your bills is to make sure you use these tools wisely and wisely. This is why we choose LED bulbs instead of traditional bulbs, invest in more efficient class appliances and look for to use the most energy-intensive appliances during the evening or on weekends.
Among the various appliances that worry about their consumption there is certainly the hair dryier, widely used in winter and which generally has a high consumption. In fact, even if not at the levels of a washing machine or an oven, the hairdryer is an energy-intensive appliance, which consumes 2.4 kW per hour. To dictate the costs in the bill are certainly the uses: time and methods of use.
The consumption and costs of the hairdryer in the bill
The hair dryer for drying hair is one of the most energy-intensive appliances along with a washing machine, water heater, dryer and oven. A hairdryer is usually used for less time, even if the consumption, how much the cost in the bill actually depends on the use and type of appliance. In fact, if it is used on short hair, longer hair or if it does not dry completely, the cost in the bill changes. In general, consumption in the bill is in the order of 2.4 kW per hour for certain models of hairdryer with higher speed and heat, those that allow you to speed up drying therefore consume more and cost more in the bill.
According to a simple calculation, by lowering the consumption of the hairdryer and taking as an example a mid-range that consumes 1.6 kWh, you can imagine the weight in the bill. Taking this model as a starting point, the cost in the bill is 0.72 euros per hour. On average, therefore, only in summer, you go to spend approximately € 5.50 per month per couple of people. The price in winter can increase to even double or triple.
There are several methods to try to lower the cost of the hair dryer, for example you can pat your hair before drying with the appliance or leave it to dry naturally in the sun, even in winter in the early hours of the day. afternoon with a cloth sometimes around the hair.
The consumption and costs of the hair straightener in the bill
The system for hair straightening is widely used. There are different types of plates, more or less efficient and with low or high consumption. In general, the new hair straighteners can reach up to 220 ° and this heat increases the cost of the appliance bill. Generally for the hair it is recommended to use a lower heat in any case, around 180 ° in order not to damage the hair and the advice is also useful to make the appliance weigh less in the bill.
It is true that the hair straightener is something that you can do without, but if it remains a useful practice or that you cannot or want to eliminate from your routine it is good to know that the hair straightener It consumes about 1.3 kW per hour and therefore costs 0.59 euros per hour in the bill.
Original article published on Money.it Italy 2022-10-25 22:01:27.
Original title: Quanto consumano phon e piastra per capelli, i costi in bolletta
