Appliance Cost Per Year

What does your appliance cost to run each year?

Pick an appliance and your state. We multiply its tested yearly energy use by your state's average home electricity price. A typical certified fridge uses 344 kWh a year, which costs $42 in North Dakota and $152 in Hawaii.

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    The starting kWh is the median for ENERGY STAR certified models in that category. Not certified? Use the kWh on the yellow EnergyGuide label.

    Typical yearly cost by appliance

    Median ENERGY STAR certified model, at the US average home electricity price (18.04 cents per kWh, September 2025 to August 2026).

    Refrigerators$62 a year for a typical modelFreezers$76 a year for a typical modelClothes washers$20 a year for a typical modelElectric clothes dryers$110 a year for a typical modelDishwashers$43 a year for a typical modelDehumidifiers$60 a year for a typical modelRoom air conditioners$96 a year for a typical model

    Prices by state

    Electricity prices for homes range from 12.35 cents per kWh in North Dakota to 44.27 cents in Hawaii. See every state.

    These are estimates on the standard test basis. Real use varies with settings, room temperature, how full the appliance is and your own rate plan. Check your bill for your actual price per kWh.