Whole-House Dehumidifier Energy Cost Calculator
Ducted dehumidification system managing moisture levels throughout the entire home.
Power Draw
700W
watts
Annual kWh
1,008
avg usage
Annual Cost
$131
avg national
CO₂/Year
0.72 tons
carbon impact
Whole-House Dehumidifier Cost Calculator
Customize usage and your state's electricity rate for accurate cost estimates.
Daily Cost
$0.73
Monthly Cost
$10.92
Annual Cost
$131
Lifetime Cost
$1,310
Energy Saving Opportunities
ENERGY STARAvailable
Save up to 15% vs standard models
~$20/year savings
Smart VersionAvailable
Smart scheduling saves 20% more energy
~$26/year savings
Energy Saving Tips
- ✓Connect to HVAC ductwork for whole-home coverage
- ✓Set to 45-50% relative humidity
- ✓Drain directly to floor drain
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| Appliance | Watts | Annual kWh | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole-House Dehumidifier (current) | 700W | 1,008 | $131 |
| Dehumidifier | 500W | 720 | $94 |
Whole-House Dehumidifier Cost Summary
Purchase Price (one-time)$1,500
Annual Energy Cost (at 13¢/kWh)$131
Lifespan 10 years
Lifetime Energy Cost (energy only)$1,310
Total Cost of Ownership (purchase + energy)$2,810
Whole-House Dehumidifier Energy FAQ
Whole-House Dehumidifier Running Cost by City (top 100)
Electricity rates vary by city, so the cost to run a whole-house dehumidifier 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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