How Much Does A Dehumidifier Cost to Run in Texas?
A dehumidifier typically uses 400 watts. At 10 hours a day, drawing full power about 50% of the time, and $0.155/kWh in Texas, it costs about $0.31 per day, $9.30 per month and $113.15 per year.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.0310.2 kWh
- Per day
- $0.312 kWh
- Per week
- $2.1714 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $9.3060 kWh
- Per year
- $113.15730 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 400-watt dehumidifier cost per hour?
At $0.155/kWh, it costs $0.031 per hour. The maths: 400 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.4 kWh per hour, × $0.155 = $0.062. This page assumes it draws full power about 50% of the time, so the hourly figure shown is lower.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 10 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $9.30 per month and uses 60 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
2 kWh per day, 60 kWh per month and 730 kWh per year at 10 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?
Set the target to 45 to 50% humidity. Lower than that wastes electricity. 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 $6.00 and at 30¢ it is $18.00. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in Texas
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 0.2 kWh | $0.031 | $0.93 | $11.32 |
| 2 hours | 0.4 kWh | $0.062 | $1.86 | $22.63 |
| 3 hours | 0.6 kWh | $0.093 | $2.79 | $33.95 |
| 4 hours | 0.8 kWh | $0.124 | $3.72 | $45.26 |
| 5 hours | 1 kWh | $0.155 | $4.65 | $56.58 |
| 6 hours | 1.2 kWh | $0.186 | $5.58 | $67.89 |
| 7 hours | 1.4 kWh | $0.217 | $6.51 | $79.21 |
| 8 hours | 1.6 kWh | $0.248 | $7.44 | $90.52 |
| 9 hours | 1.8 kWh | $0.279 | $8.37 | $101.84 |
| 10 hours | 2 kWh | $0.31 | $9.30 | $113.15 |
| 11 hours | 2.2 kWh | $0.341 | $10.23 | $124.47 |
| 12 hours | 2.4 kWh | $0.372 | $11.16 | $135.78 |
| 13 hours | 2.6 kWh | $0.403 | $12.09 | $147.10 |
| 14 hours | 2.8 kWh | $0.434 | $13.02 | $158.41 |
| 15 hours | 3 kWh | $0.465 | $13.95 | $169.73 |
| 16 hours | 3.2 kWh | $0.496 | $14.88 | $181.04 |
| 17 hours | 3.4 kWh | $0.527 | $15.81 | $192.36 |
| 18 hours | 3.6 kWh | $0.558 | $16.74 | $203.67 |
| 19 hours | 3.8 kWh | $0.589 | $17.67 | $214.99 |
| 20 hours | 4 kWh | $0.62 | $18.60 | $226.30 |
| 21 hours | 4.2 kWh | $0.651 | $19.53 | $237.62 |
| 22 hours | 4.4 kWh | $0.682 | $20.46 | $248.93 |
| 23 hours | 4.6 kWh | $0.713 | $21.39 | $260.25 |
| 24 hours | 4.8 kWh | $0.744 | $22.32 | $271.56 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 400 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.4 kWh, × 50% of the time at full power = 0.2 kWh
- Cost per hour: 0.2 kWh × $0.155 = $0.031
- Cost per day: × 10 hours = $0.31
- Month and year: × 30 days = $9.30, × 365 days = $113.15
Texas electricity prices
Texas pays about $0.155 per kWh, which is 11% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same dehumidifier would cost $10.50 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 400-watt dehumidifier, 10 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $10.50 |
| California | $0.32 | $19.20 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $9.30 |
| New York | $0.25 | $15.00 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $9.30 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $10.20 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $10.80 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $10.20 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $6.90 |
About dehumidifier running costs
A dehumidifier cycles on and off with a humidistat, so real running time is well under 24 hours.
Typical sizes: 250 W, 400 W, 500 W, 700 W.
How to spend less: Set the target to 45 to 50% humidity. Lower than that wastes electricity.
What this estimate assumes
- The appliance draws full power about 50% of the time, because it cycles on and off.
- 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 Texas. 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.