from John in Sun Prairie, WI :
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How much does it cost to run a dehumidifier?
This depends on a couple factors.
The cost to run a dehumidifier depends on the size of the unit and the amount of moisture in your home. ENERGY STAR qualified models remove the same amount of moisture as similarly-sized standard units, but use 10 – 20 percent less energy; which can add up to $200 or more over the life of the unit.
Assuming the dehumidifier is used 1,620 hours per year and is a 45 - 54 pint per day unit:
• An ENERGY STAR qualified model would cost $119/year
• A standard model would cost $154/year
To find out more about your household appliances and how much energy they use, view our appliance energy use fact sheet. To learn more about ENERGY STAR qualified dehumidifiers, visit the ENERGY STAR dehumidifier basics page.
Published Tuesday, December 15, 2009