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Cost to Run a 2,000-watt heat pump for 17 hours in Ohio

Running a 2,000-watt heat pump for 17 hours uses 34 kWh and costs $5.78 at $0.17/kWh in Ohio. Do that every day and it adds up to $173.40 a month.

$5.78 for 17 hoursat $0.17/kWh

Calculate your own cost

Hours per day:
$5.78per day
Per hour
$0.342 kWh
Per day
$5.7834 kWh
Per week
$40.46238 kWh
Per month (30 days)
$173.401,020 kWh
Per year
$2,109.7012,410 kWh

Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.

People also ask

How much does a 2,000-watt heat pump cost per hour?

At $0.17/kWh, it costs $0.34 per hour. The maths: 2,000 W ÷ 1,000 = 2 kWh per hour, × $0.17 = $0.34.

How much does it cost per month?

Used 17 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $173.40 per month and uses 1,020 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.

How many kWh does it use?

34 kWh per day, 1,020 kWh per month and 12,410 kWh per year at 17 hours a day. A kWh is one kilowatt (1,000 W) used for one hour. It is the unit on your electricity bill.

How can I lower the cost?

Clean filters and keep outdoor coils clear; use the equipment label for a better estimate. Check your bill for the exact rate and enter it above.

Does my electricity rate change the answer?

Yes, a lot. At 10¢ per kWh the monthly cost is $102.00 and at 30¢ it is $306.00. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.

Cost by hours of use in Ohio

Used per dayEnergy per dayCost per dayCost per monthCost per year
1 hour2 kWh$0.34$10.20$124.10
2 hours4 kWh$0.68$20.40$248.20
3 hours6 kWh$1.02$30.60$372.30
4 hours8 kWh$1.36$40.80$496.40
5 hours10 kWh$1.70$51.00$620.50
6 hours12 kWh$2.04$61.20$744.60
7 hours14 kWh$2.38$71.40$868.70
8 hours16 kWh$2.72$81.60$992.80
9 hours18 kWh$3.06$91.80$1,116.90
10 hours20 kWh$3.40$102.00$1,241.00
11 hours22 kWh$3.74$112.20$1,365.10
12 hours24 kWh$4.08$122.40$1,489.20
13 hours26 kWh$4.42$132.60$1,613.30
14 hours28 kWh$4.76$142.80$1,737.40
15 hours30 kWh$5.10$153.00$1,861.50
16 hours32 kWh$5.44$163.20$1,985.60
17 hours34 kWh$5.78$173.40$2,109.70
18 hours36 kWh$6.12$183.60$2,233.80
19 hours38 kWh$6.46$193.80$2,357.90
20 hours40 kWh$6.80$204.00$2,482.00
21 hours42 kWh$7.14$214.20$2,606.10
22 hours44 kWh$7.48$224.40$2,730.20
23 hours46 kWh$7.82$234.60$2,854.30
24 hours48 kWh$8.16$244.80$2,978.40

How we worked it out

  1. Energy per hour: 2,000 W ÷ 1,000 = 2 kWh
  2. Cost per hour: 2 kWh × $0.17 = $0.34
  3. Cost per day: × 17 hours = $5.78
  4. Month and year: × 30 days = $173.40, × 365 days = $2,109.70

Ohio electricity prices

Ohio pays about $0.17 per kWh, which is 3% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same heat pump would cost $178.50 a month at the national average.

What it costs in different places

Same 2,000-watt heat pump, 17 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.

PlaceRate per kWhCost per month
United States$0.175$178.50
California$0.32$326.40
Texas$0.155$158.10
New York$0.25$255.00
Florida$0.155$158.10
Illinois$0.17$173.40
Pennsylvania$0.18$183.60
Ohio$0.17$173.40
Washington$0.115$117.30

About heat pump running costs

A heat pump moves heat rather than making all heat with resistance elements. Its electrical draw varies with outdoor temperature and system size.

Typical sizes: 1,500 W, 2,000 W, 3,000 W, 4,000 W.

How to spend less: Clean filters and keep outdoor coils clear; use the equipment label for a better estimate.

What this estimate assumes

  • The appliance draws its full stated wattage the whole time it is on. Real units with a thermostat cycle off and cost less.
  • Wattage is the typical label value, not a measured value. Check the label on your own appliance.
  • The rate is an approximate residential average in Ohio. Your bill may include fixed fees, tiers or time-of-use pricing. Edit the rate above.
  • A month is 30 days and a year is 365 days.

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