How Much Does It Cost to Run an Electric Toothbrush Charger in Alberta? (2026)
An electric toothbrush charger draws about a watt whether or not the brush is on it. Over a year that is under 10 kWh, one of the smallest loads in the house.
A typical electric toothbrush charger (1 W) costs C$0.000 per hour, or about C$0.16 per month at 24 hours a day in Alberta. Cheap to run
| Wattage | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low 0 W | C$0.000 | C$0.003 | C$0.081 | C$0.98 |
| Typical 1 W | C$0.000 | C$0.005 | C$0.16 | C$1.97 |
| High 2 W | C$0.000 | C$0.011 | C$0.32 | C$3.93 |
Formula: watts ÷ 1000 × hours × price per kWh. Typical use is 24 h/day ≈ 9 kWh per year.
One day of an electric toothbrush charger (0.02 kWh) is the same electricity as
- 2.4hours of Wi-Fi
- 2.7hours of an LED bulb
In Alberta, with electricity at 22.4¢ per kWh (source: Hydro-Québec 2025 comparison, 2025-04), a typical electric toothbrush charger costs C$0.000 per hour and about C$1.97 per year at 24 hours a day. That is about 60% more than the national average for Canada (C$0.10 per month), because electricity in Alberta costs 22.4¢ per kWh against 14.0¢ nationally. Each C$1.00 of electricity buys roughly 4,454.3 hours of use.
How to lower the cost of running an electric toothbrush charger
- Unplug the charger when the brush is fully charged if you want to eliminate the last watt.
- Charge every few days rather than leaving it docked constantly to extend battery life.
- Nothing else. This is not where savings are.
In standby it draws about 0.5 W, which adds roughly 4 kWh (C$0.98) per year if it is never unplugged.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge an electric toothbrush?
Under 10 kWh a year, a dollar or two.
Does the charger use power when the brush is not on it?
Yes, about half a watt on inductive chargers.
Should I unplug my toothbrush charger?
Only for peace of mind. The saving is negligible.
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Related appliances
- Hair Dryer1,800 W typical
- Hair Straightener60 W typical
- Heated Towel Rail150 W typical
- Bathroom Exhaust Fan30 W typical
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