How much does it cost to run a leaf blower?
EIA data · June 2026About $1.67 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.
9.1 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 600–1,800 W. Use the figure on your own label if you have it.
A leaf blower sits mid-table at #54 of 88, which means something else in the house costs more. See whether water & outdoor or something else drives your bill.
Every figure here is priced per kilowatt-hour. What a kilowatt-hour actually is.
How many watts a leaf blower uses
Corded electric blowers use a 600–1,800 W motor, with most domestic handheld models near 1,000 W. Battery models draw comparable power at the charger.
- Low
- 600 W
- Typical
- 1,000 W
- High
- 1,800 W
What it costs across the country
Same appliance, same usage, different electricity price. Annual cost at 1,000 W and the default usage above.
| State | ¢/kWh | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 52.72 | $57.73 |
| California | 34.74 | $38.04 |
| Massachusetts | 29.61 | $32.42 |
| New York | 29.49 | $32.29 |
| Ohio | 19.19 | $21.01 |
| Texas | 15.94 | $17.45 |
| Florida | 15.10 | $16.53 |
| Utah | 13.37 | $14.64 |
| Nebraska | 13.25 | $14.51 |
| Nevada | 13.11 | $14.36 |
Worth knowing
- The motor runs continuously while in use, unlike most outdoor tools, so the hours are the hours.
- Highest speed can draw twice the lowest, and most clearing does not need full power.
- Even at 1,000 W, seasonal use puts this among the cheapest outdoor tools to run.
Other appliances
- Electric water heater
- Electric vehicle charging
- Hot tub
- Pool pump
- Well pump
- Sump pump
- Water softener
- Electric sauna
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.