Evaporative Cooler Energy Cost Calculator
Cools air through water evaporation, using a fraction of AC energy in dry climates.
Power Draw
400W
watts
Annual kWh
384
avg usage
Annual Cost
$50
avg national
CO₂/Year
0.27 tons
carbon impact
Evaporative Cooler Cost Calculator
Customize usage and your state's electricity rate for accurate cost estimates.
Daily Cost
$0.42
Monthly Cost
$4.16
Annual Cost
$50
Lifetime Cost
$749
Energy Saving Opportunities
Energy Saving Tips
- ✓Best in dry climates below 50% humidity
- ✓Keep water pads clean
- ✓Open windows for airflow
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| Appliance | Watts | Annual kWh | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaporative Cooler (current) | 400W | 384 | $50 |
| Window Air Conditioner | 1,400W | 1,344 | $175 |
| Portable Air Conditioner | 1,500W | 1,080 | $140 |
| Ceiling Fan | 75W | 120 | $16 |
Evaporative Cooler Cost Summary
Purchase Price (one-time)$800
Annual Energy Cost (at 13¢/kWh)$50
Lifespan 15 years
Lifetime Energy Cost (energy only)$749
Total Cost of Ownership (purchase + energy)$1,549
Evaporative Cooler Energy FAQ
Evaporative Cooler Running Cost by City (top 100)
Electricity rates vary by city, so the cost to run an evaporative cooler 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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