Portable Ice Maker in Dayton — $19/yr to Run (15.7¢/kWh)

Your portable ice maker in Dayton costs about $2/month at 15.7¢/kWh. See daily, monthly, and yearly costs, plus tips to cut your bill.

Dayton, OH Electricity Rate

15.7¢/kWh

Utility: AEP Ohio

+21% vs national avg

National avg: 13.0¢/kWh

Daily Cost

$0.09

0.6 kWh/day

Monthly Cost

$1.57

10 kWh/mo

Annual Cost

$19

120 kWh/yr

Lifetime (5yr)

$94

energy only

Monthly Cost Breakdown in Dayton

PeriodkWhDayton CostNational AvgDifference
Daily0.6$0.09$0.08+$0.02
Weekly4.2$0.66$0.55+$0.11
Monthly10.0$1.57$1.30+$0.27
Quarterly30.0$4.71$3.90+$0.81
Annual120.0$18.83$15.60+$3.23

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Daily

$0.09

Monthly

$1.57

Annual

$19

5-Year

$94

Energy Saving Tips for Portable Ice Maker in Dayton

  • Dayton electricity rates are 21% above the national average — energy efficiency matters more here.
  • Clean and descale monthly
  • Use filtered water for better ice
  • Turn off when not needed

Portable Ice Maker Cost in Other Ohio Cities

CityRateAnnual Costvs Dayton
Dayton (current)15.7¢$19
Columbus12.8¢$15$-3
Cleveland14.4¢$17$-2
Cincinnati15.6¢$19$-0
Toledo12.9¢$16$-3
Akron13.5¢$16$-3
Parma11.4¢$14$-5
Canton12.9¢$15$-3
Lorain12.1¢$15$-4

Portable Ice Maker Energy Cost FAQ — Dayton, OH

Understanding Portable Ice Maker Energy Costs in Dayton, OH

Dayton is a mid-sized Ohio city where residential electricity rates from AEP Ohio are shaped by regional energy supply and local demand patterns. Running a low-draw appliance like the Portable Ice Maker (150W) at Dayton's rate of 15.7¢/kWh costs approximately $19 per year — $3 more than the national average of $16.

Electricity in Dayton is significantly more expensive than the national average — 21% higher. For a Portable Ice Maker used 4 hours per day, this rate premium adds up to $3 in extra annual costs. Energy-efficient models and usage habits have an outsized impact in high-rate markets like this.

Dayton's cost of living index of 86 is below the national average, and electricity costs reflect that affordability. The Portable Ice Maker adds $1.57/month to a typical bill of $104. Since no ENERGY STAR or smart version is currently available for this appliance, reducing usage hours is the primary way to cut costs.

Dayton's moderate climate (avg 47.8°F) helps keep seasonal energy cost swings manageable for most appliances. A Portable Ice Maker produces approximately 0.09 tons of CO2 annually at typical usage. Dayton residents can reduce this footprint by optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for Dayton.

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