Infrared Heater Cost Calculator
Find out exactly what your infrared heater costs to run per hour, day and month. Free US tool.
Calculate Your Infrared Heater Running Cost
Infrared Heater Monthly Cost by Wattage (US 2026)
| Wattage | Cost/Hour | Cost/Day (8 hrs) | Cost/Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 750W | $0.10 | $0.78 | $23.40 |
| 1000W | $0.13 | $1.04 | $31.20 |
| 1500W | $0.20 | $1.56 | $46.80 |
| 2000W | $0.26 | $2.08 | $62.40 |
| 3000W | $0.39 | $3.12 | $93.60 |
US average $0.13/kWh. 30 days/month.
How Much Does an Infrared Heater Cost to Run?
Infrared heaters cost exactly the same per kWh as any other electric heater of equal wattage. A 1,500W infrared heater costs ~$0.20/hour and ~$46.80/month at 8 hrs/day using the US average electricity rate of $0.13/kWh. Use the space heater cost calculator to compare with other heater types.
The efficiency advantage of infrared heating is in perceived warmth, not energy use. Infrared heats people and objects directly rather than warming air. This means rooms feel warm faster and you may run the heater for fewer hours — indirectly reducing your bill.
Infrared heaters are ideal for spot heating garages, workshops, patios, and single rooms. Running one infrared heater for a specific occupied area costs significantly less than heating an entire home with central heating systems. See our garage heater cost calculator for garage-specific estimates.