Range Hood / Exhaust Fan in Tacoma — $7/yr to Run (10.6¢/kWh)

Your range hood / exhaust fan in Tacoma costs about $1/month at 10.6¢/kWh. See daily, monthly, and yearly costs, plus tips to cut your bill.

Tacoma, WA Electricity Rate

10.6¢/kWh

Utility: Tacoma Public Utilities

-18% vs national avg

National avg: 13.0¢/kWh

Daily Cost

$0.02

0.2 kWh/day

Monthly Cost

$0.62

6 kWh/mo

Annual Cost

$7

70 kWh/yr

Lifetime (15yr)

$111

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Monthly Cost Breakdown in Tacoma

PeriodkWhTacoma CostNational AvgDifference
Daily0.2$0.02$0.03$-0.00
Weekly1.4$0.15$0.18$-0.03
Monthly5.8$0.62$0.76$-0.14
Quarterly17.5$1.85$2.27$-0.42
Annual70.0$7.42$9.10$-1.68

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Daily

$0.02

Monthly

$0.62

Annual

$7

15-Year

$111

Energy Saving Tips for Range Hood / Exhaust Fan in Tacoma

  • Tacoma has below-average electricity rates, but saving energy still reduces your carbon footprint.
  • An ENERGY STAR Range Hood / Exhaust Fan in Tacoma saves ~$1/year compared to standard models.
  • A smart Range Hood / Exhaust Fan with scheduling optimization can save ~$1/year at Tacoma rates.
  • Use lowest effective speed setting
  • Clean grease filters monthly
  • Turn on before cooking begins

ENERGY STAR Savings: Upgrading to an ENERGY STAR Range Hood / Exhaust Fan in Tacoma saves approximately $1/year at local rates — $17 over the appliance lifetime.

Range Hood / Exhaust Fan Cost in Other Washington Cities

CityRateAnnual Costvs Tacoma
Tacoma (current)10.6¢$7
Seattle11.6¢$8+$1
Spokane10.3¢$7$-0
Vancouver10.0¢$7$-0
Bellevue11.1¢$8+$0
Kent10.3¢$7$-0
Everett11.0¢$8+$0
Renton8.7¢$6$-1
Spokane Valley11.1¢$8+$0

Range Hood / Exhaust Fan Energy Cost FAQ — Tacoma, WA

Understanding Range Hood / Exhaust Fan Energy Costs in Tacoma, WA

Tacoma is a mid-sized Washington city where residential electricity rates from Tacoma Public Utilities are shaped by regional energy supply and local demand patterns. Running a low-draw appliance like the Range Hood / Exhaust Fan (200W) at Tacoma's rate of 10.6¢/kWh costs approximately $7 per year — $2 less than the national average of $9.

Rates in Tacoma are close to the national average, so the Range Hood / Exhaust Fan's annual cost of $7 is broadly representative of what most US households pay. Over the 15-year expected lifespan, total energy cost reaches $111.

With a cost of living index of 108, Tacoma is near the national median. The Range Hood / Exhaust Fan's monthly cost of $0.62 represents a typical share of the average Tacoma electric bill of $123/month. Upgrading to an ENERGY STAR Range Hood / Exhaust Fan can cut energy use by up to 15%, saving approximately $1 per year at Tacoma rates.

Tacoma's moderate climate (avg 44.7°F) helps keep seasonal energy cost swings manageable for most appliances. A Range Hood / Exhaust Fan produces approximately 0.05 tons of CO2 annually at typical usage. Tacoma residents can reduce this footprint by choosing an ENERGY STAR certified unit, optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for Tacoma.

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