Portable Ice Maker in Kent — $12/yr to Run (10.3¢/kWh)
Your portable ice maker in Kent costs about $1/month at 10.3¢/kWh. See daily, monthly, and yearly costs, plus tips to cut your bill.
Kent, WA Electricity Rate
10.3¢/kWh
Utility: Puget Sound Energy
-20% vs national avg
National avg: 13.0¢/kWh
Daily Cost
$0.06
0.6 kWh/day
Monthly Cost
$1.03
10 kWh/mo
Annual Cost
$12
120 kWh/yr
Lifetime (5yr)
$62
energy only
Monthly Cost Breakdown in Kent
| Period | kWh | Kent Cost | National Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 0.6 | $0.06 | $0.08 | $-0.02 |
| Weekly | 4.2 | $0.43 | $0.55 | $-0.11 |
| Monthly | 10.0 | $1.03 | $1.30 | $-0.27 |
| Quarterly | 30.0 | $3.10 | $3.90 | $-0.80 |
| Annual | 120.0 | $12.41 | $15.60 | $-3.19 |
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Daily
$0.06
Monthly
$1.03
Annual
$12
5-Year
$62
Energy Saving Tips for Portable Ice Maker in Kent
- ✓Kent has below-average electricity rates, but saving energy still reduces your carbon footprint.
- ✓Clean and descale monthly
- ✓Use filtered water for better ice
- ✓Turn off when not needed
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Portable Ice Maker Energy Cost FAQ — Kent, WA
Understanding Portable Ice Maker Energy Costs in Kent, WA
Kent is a mid-sized Washington city where residential electricity rates from Puget Sound Energy are shaped by regional energy supply and local demand patterns. Running a low-draw appliance like the Portable Ice Maker (150W) at Kent's rate of 10.3¢/kWh costs approximately $12 per year — $3 less than the national average of $16.
Kent residents enjoy electricity rates 20% below the national average, saving $3 per year on Portable Ice Maker costs alone. Over 5 years, that's $16 in savings — though energy efficiency is still worth pursuing to reduce both costs and carbon output.
With a cost of living index of 115.8, Kent is near the national median. The Portable Ice Maker's monthly cost of $1.03 represents a typical share of the average Kent electric bill of $93/month. Since no ENERGY STAR or smart version is currently available for this appliance, reducing usage hours is the primary way to cut costs.
Kent's moderate climate (avg 50°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. Kent residents can reduce this footprint by optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for Kent.
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