Humidifier (Whole House) Energy Cost Calculator
HVAC-integrated humidifier that adds moisture to entire home's air supply.
Power Draw
100W
watts
Annual kWh
360
avg usage
Annual Cost
$47
avg national
CO₂/Year
0.26 tons
carbon impact
Humidifier (Whole House) Cost Calculator
Customize usage and your state's electricity rate for accurate cost estimates.
Daily Cost
$0.31
Monthly Cost
$3.90
Annual Cost
$47
Lifetime Cost
$468
Energy Saving Opportunities
ENERGY STARAvailable
Save up to % vs standard models
~$NaN/year savings
Smart VersionAvailable
Smart scheduling saves 10% more energy
~$5/year savings
Energy Saving Tips
- ✓Set to 30-50% humidity
- ✓Change filter/pad seasonally
- ✓Clean to prevent mold
Humidifier (Whole House) Cost Summary
Purchase Price (one-time)$300
Annual Energy Cost (at 13¢/kWh)$47
Lifespan 10 years
Lifetime Energy Cost (energy only)$468
Total Cost of Ownership (purchase + energy)$768
Humidifier (Whole House) Energy FAQ
Humidifier (Whole House) Running Cost by City (top 100)
Electricity rates vary by city, so the cost to run a humidifier (whole house) 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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