Portable Ice Maker in Sacramento — $30/yr to Run (24.7¢/kWh)

Your portable ice maker in Sacramento costs about $2/month at 24.7¢/kWh. See daily, monthly, and yearly costs, plus tips to cut your bill.

Sacramento, CA Electricity Rate

24.7¢/kWh

Utility: SMUD (Sacramento Municipal)

+90% vs national avg

National avg: 13.0¢/kWh

Daily Cost

$0.15

0.6 kWh/day

Monthly Cost

$2.47

10 kWh/mo

Annual Cost

$30

120 kWh/yr

Lifetime (5yr)

$148

energy only

Monthly Cost Breakdown in Sacramento

PeriodkWhSacramento CostNational AvgDifference
Daily0.6$0.15$0.08+$0.07
Weekly4.2$1.04$0.55+$0.49
Monthly10.0$2.47$1.30+$1.17
Quarterly30.0$7.40$3.90+$3.50
Annual120.0$29.60$15.60+$14.00

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Daily

$0.15

Monthly

$2.47

Annual

$30

5-Year

$148

Energy Saving Tips for Portable Ice Maker in Sacramento

  • Sacramento electricity rates are 90% 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 California Cities

CityRateAnnual Costvs Sacramento
Sacramento (current)24.7¢$30
Los Angeles30.5¢$37+$7
San Diego28.8¢$35+$5
San Jose34.7¢$42+$12
San Francisco26.5¢$32+$2
Fresno29.9¢$36+$6
Long Beach33.5¢$40+$11
Oakland27.9¢$33+$4
Bakersfield27.9¢$33+$4

Portable Ice Maker Energy Cost FAQ — Sacramento, CA

Understanding Portable Ice Maker Energy Costs in Sacramento, CA

In a major metro like Sacramento, electricity demand is high and rates reflect the cost of maintaining infrastructure for 0.5 million residents. Running a low-draw appliance like the Portable Ice Maker (150W) at Sacramento's rate of 24.7¢/kWh costs approximately $30 per year — $14 more than the national average of $16.

Electricity in Sacramento is significantly more expensive than the national average — 90% higher. For a Portable Ice Maker used 4 hours per day, this rate premium adds up to $14 in extra annual costs. Energy-efficient models and usage habits have an outsized impact in high-rate markets like this.

Sacramento has a high cost of living (index: 139), which means electricity is just one of many above-average expenses. Reducing appliance energy costs — even by small amounts — contributes to meaningful household savings in this market. Since no ENERGY STAR or smart version is currently available for this appliance, reducing usage hours is the primary way to cut costs.

In Sacramento's warm climate (avg 76.5°F), HVAC-related appliances tend to run more frequently, compounding energy costs. A Portable Ice Maker produces approximately 0.09 tons of CO2 annually at typical usage. Sacramento residents can reduce this footprint by optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for Sacramento.

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