Clothes Iron in Columbus — $5/yr to Run (12.8¢/kWh)

Your clothes iron in Columbus costs about $0/month at 12.8¢/kWh. See daily, monthly, and yearly costs, plus tips to cut your bill.

Columbus, OH Electricity Rate

12.8¢/kWh

Utility: AEP Ohio

-1% vs national avg

National avg: 13.0¢/kWh

Daily Cost

$0.03

0.2 kWh/day

Monthly Cost

$0.39

3 kWh/mo

Annual Cost

$5

36 kWh/yr

Lifetime (8yr)

$37

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Monthly Cost Breakdown in Columbus

PeriodkWhColumbus CostNational AvgDifference
Daily0.2$0.03$0.03$-0.00
Weekly1.7$0.22$0.22$-0.00
Monthly3.0$0.39$0.39$-0.00
Quarterly9.0$1.16$1.17$-0.01
Annual36.0$4.63$4.68$-0.05

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Daily

$0.03

Monthly

$0.39

Annual

$5

8-Year

$37

Energy Saving Tips for Clothes Iron in Columbus

  • Columbus has below-average electricity rates, but saving energy still reduces your carbon footprint.
  • A smart Clothes Iron with scheduling optimization can save ~$0/year at Columbus rates.
  • Iron in batches to avoid reheating
  • Use steam efficiently
  • Iron delicates first at lower temp

Clothes Iron Cost in Other Ohio Cities

CityRateAnnual Costvs Columbus
Columbus (current)12.8¢$5
Cleveland14.4¢$5+$1
Cincinnati15.6¢$6+$1
Toledo12.9¢$5+$0
Akron13.5¢$5+$0
Dayton15.7¢$6+$1
Parma11.4¢$4$-1
Canton12.9¢$5+$0
Lorain12.1¢$4$-0

Clothes Iron Energy Cost FAQ — Columbus, OH

Understanding Clothes Iron Energy Costs in Columbus, OH

In a major metro like Columbus, electricity demand is high and rates reflect the cost of maintaining infrastructure for 0.9 million residents. Running a moderate-draw appliance like the Clothes Iron (1,200W) at Columbus's rate of 12.8¢/kWh costs approximately $5 per year — $0 less than the national average of $5.

Rates in Columbus are close to the national average, so the Clothes Iron's annual cost of $5 is broadly representative of what most US households pay. Over the 8-year expected lifespan, total energy cost reaches $37.

Columbus's cost of living index of 95 is below the national average, and electricity costs reflect that affordability. The Clothes Iron adds $0.39/month to a typical bill of $114. While no ENERGY STAR version is available, a smart Clothes Iron with automated scheduling can reduce consumption by 10%, saving $0/year.

Columbus's moderate climate (avg 56.3°F) helps keep seasonal energy cost swings manageable for most appliances. A Clothes Iron produces approximately 0.03 tons of CO2 annually at typical usage. Columbus residents can reduce this footprint by optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for Columbus.

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