Portable Ice Maker in Vancouver — $12/yr to Run (10.0¢/kWh)

Your portable ice maker in Vancouver costs about $1/month at 10.0¢/kWh. See daily, monthly, and yearly costs, plus tips to cut your bill.

Vancouver, WA Electricity Rate

10.0¢/kWh

Utility: Puget Sound Energy

-23% vs national avg

National avg: 13.0¢/kWh

Daily Cost

$0.06

0.6 kWh/day

Monthly Cost

$1.00

10 kWh/mo

Annual Cost

$12

120 kWh/yr

Lifetime (5yr)

$60

energy only

Monthly Cost Breakdown in Vancouver

PeriodkWhVancouver CostNational AvgDifference
Daily0.6$0.06$0.08$-0.02
Weekly4.2$0.42$0.55$-0.13
Monthly10.0$1.00$1.30$-0.30
Quarterly30.0$3.00$3.90$-0.90
Annual120.0$12.01$15.60$-3.59

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Daily

$0.06

Monthly

$1.00

Annual

$12

5-Year

$60

Energy Saving Tips for Portable Ice Maker in Vancouver

  • Vancouver 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

Portable Ice Maker Cost in Other Washington Cities

CityRateAnnual Costvs Vancouver
Vancouver (current)10.0¢$12
Seattle11.6¢$14+$2
Spokane10.3¢$12+$0
Tacoma10.6¢$13+$1
Bellevue11.1¢$13+$1
Kent10.3¢$12+$0
Everett11.0¢$13+$1
Renton8.7¢$10$-2
Spokane Valley11.1¢$13+$1

Portable Ice Maker Energy Cost FAQ — Vancouver, WA

Understanding Portable Ice Maker Energy Costs in Vancouver, WA

Vancouver 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 Vancouver's rate of 10.0¢/kWh costs approximately $12 per year — $4 less than the national average of $16.

Vancouver residents enjoy electricity rates 23% below the national average, saving $4 per year on Portable Ice Maker costs alone. Over 5 years, that's $18 in savings — though energy efficiency is still worth pursuing to reduce both costs and carbon output.

With a cost of living index of 118, Vancouver is near the national median. The Portable Ice Maker's monthly cost of $1.00 represents a typical share of the average Vancouver electric bill of $126/month. Since no ENERGY STAR or smart version is currently available for this appliance, reducing usage hours is the primary way to cut costs.

Vancouver's moderate climate (avg 44.2°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. Vancouver residents can reduce this footprint by optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for Vancouver.

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