Central Vacuum System Energy Cost Calculator
Built-in whole-home vacuum system with in-wall piping and wall inlet connections.
Power Draw
1,500W
watts
Annual kWh
56
avg usage
Annual Cost
$7
avg national
CO₂/Year
0.04 tons
carbon impact
Central Vacuum System Cost Calculator
Customize usage and your state's electricity rate for accurate cost estimates.
Daily Cost
$0.05
Monthly Cost
$0.61
Annual Cost
$7
Lifetime Cost
$146
Energy Saving Opportunities
Energy Saving Tips
- ✓Empty canister when half full
- ✓Check hose for clogs
- ✓Replace filter annually
Compare Alternatives
| Appliance | Watts | Annual kWh | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Vacuum System (current) | 1,500W | 56 | $7 |
| Vacuum Cleaner (Upright) | 1,200W | 45 | $6 |
| Robot Vacuum | 35W | 16 | $2 |
Central Vacuum System Cost Summary
Purchase Price (one-time)$1,500
Annual Energy Cost (at 13¢/kWh)$7
Lifespan 20 years
Lifetime Energy Cost (energy only)$146
Total Cost of Ownership (purchase + energy)$1,646
Central Vacuum System Energy FAQ
Central Vacuum System Running Cost by City (top 100)
Electricity rates vary by city, so the cost to run a central vacuum system does too. See your local cost:
New York, NYLos Angeles, CAChicago, ILHouston, TXPhoenix, AZPhiladelphia, PASan Antonio, TXSan Diego, CADallas, TXSan Jose, CAAustin, TXJacksonville, FLFort Worth, TXColumbus, OHIndianapolis, INCharlotte, NCSan Francisco, CASeattle, WADenver, COWashington, DCNashville, TNOklahoma City, OKEl Paso, TXBoston, MAPortland, ORLas Vegas, NVDetroit, MIMemphis, TNLouisville, KYBaltimore, MDMilwaukee, WIAlbuquerque, NMTucson, AZFresno, CASacramento, CAKansas City, MOMesa, AZAtlanta, GAOmaha, NEColorado Springs, CORaleigh, NCLong Beach, CAVirginia Beach, VAMiami, FLOakland, CAMinneapolis, MNTulsa, OKBakersfield, CATampa, FLWichita, KSArlington, TXAurora, CONew Orleans, LACleveland, OHHonolulu, HIAnaheim, CALexington, KYStockton, CAHenderson, NVCorpus Christi, TXRiverside, CANewark, NJSaint Paul, MNSanta Ana, CACincinnati, OHIrvine, CAOrlando, FLPittsburgh, PASt. Louis, MOGreensboro, NCOyster Bay, NYJersey City, NJAnchorage, AKLincoln, NEPlano, TXDurham, NCBuffalo, NYChandler, AZChula Vista, CAToledo, OHMadison, WIGilbert, AZReno, NVLubbock, TXFort Wayne, INNorth Las Vegas, NVSt. Petersburg, FLIrving, TXLaredo, TXWinston-Salem, NCChesapeake, VAGlendale, AZGarland, TXScottsdale, AZArlington, VANorfolk, VANorth Hempstead, NYBoise, IDFremont, CASpokane, WA
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