Dehumidifier Energy Cost Calculator
Removes excess moisture from air to prevent mold and improve comfort.
Power Draw
500W
watts
Annual kWh
720
avg usage
Annual Cost
$94
avg national
CO₂/Year
0.51 tons
carbon impact
Dehumidifier Cost Calculator
Customize usage and your state's electricity rate for accurate cost estimates.
Daily Cost
$0.52
Monthly Cost
$7.80
Annual Cost
$94
Lifetime Cost
$749
Energy Saving Opportunities
ENERGY STARAvailable
Save up to 15% vs standard models
~$14/year savings
Smart VersionAvailable
Smart scheduling saves 20% more energy
~$19/year savings
Energy Saving Tips
- ✓Set humidity to 45-50%
- ✓Empty tank or use continuous drain
- ✓Clean filter monthly
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| Appliance | Watts | Annual kWh | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dehumidifier (current) | 500W | 720 | $94 |
| Whole-House Dehumidifier | 550W | 1,188 | $154 |
Dehumidifier Cost Summary
Purchase Price (one-time)$250
Annual Energy Cost (at 13¢/kWh)$94
Lifespan 8 years
Lifetime Energy Cost (energy only)$749
Total Cost of Ownership (purchase + energy)$999
Dehumidifier Energy FAQ
Dehumidifier Running Cost by City (top 100)
Electricity rates vary by city, so the cost to run a 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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