Humidifier Energy Cost Calculator
Adds moisture to dry indoor air, improving comfort during winter heating season.
Power Draw
50W
watts
Annual kWh
60
avg usage
Annual Cost
$8
avg national
CO₂/Year
0.04 tons
carbon impact
Humidifier Cost Calculator
Customize usage and your state's electricity rate for accurate cost estimates.
Daily Cost
$0.05
Monthly Cost
$0.65
Annual Cost
$8
Lifetime Cost
$39
Energy Saving Opportunities
Smart VersionAvailable
Smart scheduling saves 10% more energy
~$1/year savings
Energy Saving Tips
- ✓Use distilled water to prevent buildup
- ✓Clean tank weekly
- ✓Set to 40-45% humidity
Humidifier Cost Summary
Purchase Price (one-time)$80
Annual Energy Cost (at 13¢/kWh)$8
Lifespan 5 years
Lifetime Energy Cost (energy only)$39
Total Cost of Ownership (purchase + energy)$119
Humidifier Energy FAQ
Humidifier Running Cost by City (top 100)
Electricity rates vary by city, so the cost to run a humidifier 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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