Portable Ice Maker in Tempe — $16/yr to Run (13.5¢/kWh)

Your portable ice maker in Tempe costs about $1/month at 13.5¢/kWh. See daily, monthly, and yearly costs, plus tips to cut your bill.

Tempe, AZ Electricity Rate

13.5¢/kWh

Utility: Arizona Public Service

+4% vs national avg

National avg: 13.0¢/kWh

Daily Cost

$0.08

0.6 kWh/day

Monthly Cost

$1.35

10 kWh/mo

Annual Cost

$16

120 kWh/yr

Lifetime (5yr)

$81

energy only

Monthly Cost Breakdown in Tempe

PeriodkWhTempe CostNational AvgDifference
Daily0.6$0.08$0.08+$0.00
Weekly4.2$0.57$0.55+$0.02
Monthly10.0$1.35$1.30+$0.05
Quarterly30.0$4.04$3.90+$0.14
Annual120.0$16.16$15.60+$0.56

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Daily

$0.08

Monthly

$1.35

Annual

$16

5-Year

$81

Energy Saving Tips for Portable Ice Maker in Tempe

  • Tempe electricity rates are 4% 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 Arizona Cities

CityRateAnnual Costvs Tempe
Tempe (current)13.5¢$16
Phoenix14.0¢$17+$1
Tucson13.8¢$17+$0
Mesa12.2¢$15$-1
Chandler14.1¢$17+$1
Gilbert13.0¢$16$-1
Glendale12.7¢$15$-1
Scottsdale14.1¢$17+$1
Peoria13.4¢$16$-0

Portable Ice Maker Energy Cost FAQ — Tempe, AZ

Understanding Portable Ice Maker Energy Costs in Tempe, AZ

Tempe is a mid-sized Arizona city where residential electricity rates from Arizona Public Service are shaped by regional energy supply and local demand patterns. Running a low-draw appliance like the Portable Ice Maker (150W) at Tempe's rate of 13.5¢/kWh costs approximately $16 per year — $1 more than the national average of $16.

Tempe rates are 4% above the national average — a modest premium that adds $1 per year to Portable Ice Maker operating costs. Over the appliance's 5-year lifespan, that's $3 in cumulative extra spending versus the national average.

Tempe's cost of living index of 94 is below the national average, and electricity costs reflect that affordability. The Portable Ice Maker adds $1.35/month to a typical bill of $130. Since no ENERGY STAR or smart version is currently available for this appliance, reducing usage hours is the primary way to cut costs.

Tempe's moderate climate (avg 65°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. Tempe residents can reduce this footprint by optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for Tempe.

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