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What common appliances cost to run

Monthly and yearly cost at typical use and the U.S. average residential rate of 17.99¢/kWh (12 months ending July 2026). Your cost depends on your rate. Enter your ZIP above to see it.

ApplianceTypical wattsTypical usePer monthPer year
Space heater 1,500 W 6 hrs/day, 5 months $29.67 $148
Central air conditioner 3,500 W 12 hrs/day, 5 months $103 $517
Refrigerator 150 W 500 kWh/yr $7.50 $90
Electric car 7,200 W 37 miles/day $66.86 $802
Hot tub 4,000 W 3,000 kWh/yr $44.97 $540
Electric clothes dryer 5,000 W 6 loads/week $12.33 $148
Window air conditioner 700 W 8 hrs/day, 4 months $18.49 $74
Electric water heater 4,500 W 4,500 kWh/yr $67.46 $810
TV 80 W 5 hrs/day $2.24 $27
PS5 200 W 2 hrs/day $2.37 $28
Gaming PC 400 W 3 hrs/day $5.60 $67
Dehumidifier 500 W 24 hrs/day, 6 months $26.28 $158
Pool pump (single-speed) 1,700 W 8 hrs/day, 5 months $74.47 $372
Electric blanket 100 W 8 hrs/day, 5 months $2.23 $11
Ceiling fan 40 W 8 hrs/day $1.84 $22
Air fryer 1,500 W 0.4 hrs/day $1.97 $24
Dishwasher 1,800 W 4 cycles/week $3.82 $46
Heat pump 4,000 W 24 hrs/day, 5 months $184 $920

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Cheapest electricity

  1. North Dakota12.32¢
  2. Idaho12.65¢
  3. Nebraska12.86¢
  4. Louisiana12.99¢
  5. Utah13.32¢

Most expensive electricity

  1. Hawaii43.51¢
  2. California32.99¢
  3. Massachusetts30.43¢
  4. Maine29.31¢
  5. Rhode Island29.27¢

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Cost = watts × hours ÷ 1,000 × your price per kWh. For each device we start with typical running watts and usage. Then we account for thermostat and compressor cycling and standby power. Seasonal devices like heaters only count the months they run. You can change every number.

Rates are local and current. Your ZIP code tells us which utility serves you. For the roughly 350 largest utilities we use EIA monthly data for the last 12 months. Smaller utilities use EIA's 2025 annual data, adjusted for your state's recent trend. In deregulated areas we combine delivery and supply prices, and Texas uses current Power to Choose plans. Pick a time-of-use plan and each device is priced by the hours it actually runs.

Know your exact model? Search a model number to get the official ENERGY STAR annual energy use. We cover refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, dishwashers, TVs, monitors, ACs, dehumidifiers, air purifiers, water heaters and more. Data sources and methodology.