How much does it cost to run a bread maker?
EIA data · June 2026About $3.51 a month at the U.S. average price of 18.34¢ per kilowatt-hour — but that figure moves a long way depending on where you live. Set your state below.
19.2 kWh a month at the U.S. average, 18.34¢/kWh for June 2026. Excludes fixed charges, taxes and time-of-use rates, which vary by utility and are on your bill.
Typical 400–900 W. Use the figure on your own label if you have it.
35% duty cycle applied — it draws power for part of that time.
A bread maker sits mid-table at #38 of 88, which means something else in the house costs more. See whether kitchen or something else drives your bill.
Published figures for this appliance disagree by a wide margin. Why other sites price a bread maker so differently.
How many watts a bread maker uses
Domestic bread makers use a 400–900 W heating element plus a small kneading motor. The element dominates; the motor is under 100 W.
- Low
- 400 W
- Typical
- 600 W
- High
- 900 W
What it costs across the country
Same appliance, same usage, different electricity price. Annual cost at 600 W and the default usage above.
| State | ¢/kWh | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 52.72 | $121 |
| California | 34.74 | $79.88 |
| Massachusetts | 29.61 | $68.09 |
| New York | 29.49 | $67.81 |
| Ohio | 19.19 | $44.13 |
| Texas | 15.94 | $36.65 |
| Florida | 15.10 | $34.72 |
| Utah | 13.37 | $30.74 |
| Nebraska | 13.25 | $30.47 |
| Nevada | 13.11 | $30.15 |
Worth knowing
- A three-hour cycle sounds expensive but most of it is rising, during which the machine only holds a gentle warmth.
- Baking is the sole high-draw phase, and it lasts under an hour.
- A full loaf in a bread maker uses noticeably less electricity than heating a full-size oven for the same loaf.
Other appliances
Prices are statewide residential averages for June 2026 from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. They exclude fixed monthly charges, taxes and time-of-use rates. See how these figures are calculated.