Portable Ice Maker in Joliet — $17/yr to Run (14.4¢/kWh)

Your portable ice maker in Joliet costs about $1/month at 14.4¢/kWh. See daily, monthly, and yearly costs, plus tips to cut your bill.

Joliet, IL Electricity Rate

14.4¢/kWh

Utility: ComEd

+11% vs national avg

National avg: 13.0¢/kWh

Daily Cost

$0.09

0.6 kWh/day

Monthly Cost

$1.44

10 kWh/mo

Annual Cost

$17

120 kWh/yr

Lifetime (5yr)

$86

energy only

Monthly Cost Breakdown in Joliet

PeriodkWhJoliet CostNational AvgDifference
Daily0.6$0.09$0.08+$0.01
Weekly4.2$0.60$0.55+$0.06
Monthly10.0$1.44$1.30+$0.14
Quarterly30.0$4.32$3.90+$0.42
Annual120.0$17.28$15.60+$1.68

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Daily

$0.09

Monthly

$1.44

Annual

$17

5-Year

$86

Energy Saving Tips for Portable Ice Maker in Joliet

  • Joliet electricity rates are 11% 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 Illinois Cities

CityRateAnnual Costvs Joliet
Joliet (current)14.4¢$17
Chicago16.6¢$20+$3
Aurora15.0¢$18+$1
Naperville14.6¢$18+$0
Rockford17.0¢$20+$3
Elgin13.6¢$16$-1
Springfield15.9¢$19+$2
Peoria16.9¢$20+$3
Waukegan14.3¢$17$-0

Portable Ice Maker Energy Cost FAQ — Joliet, IL

Understanding Portable Ice Maker Energy Costs in Joliet, IL

Joliet is a mid-sized Illinois city where residential electricity rates from ComEd are shaped by regional energy supply and local demand patterns. Running a low-draw appliance like the Portable Ice Maker (150W) at Joliet's rate of 14.4¢/kWh costs approximately $17 per year — $2 more than the national average of $16.

Joliet rates are 11% above the national average — a modest premium that adds $2 per year to Portable Ice Maker operating costs. Over the appliance's 5-year lifespan, that's $8 in cumulative extra spending versus the national average.

Joliet's cost of living index of 92 is below the national average, and electricity costs reflect that affordability. The Portable Ice Maker adds $1.44/month to a typical bill of $129. Since no ENERGY STAR or smart version is currently available for this appliance, reducing usage hours is the primary way to cut costs.

Joliet's moderate climate (avg 59.4°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. Joliet residents can reduce this footprint by optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for Joliet.

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