Cost to run a dehumidifier in Hawaii
About $157.79 a year for a typical model, at the Hawaii average of 46.41 cents per kWh.
How Hawaii compares
The same dehumidifier costs $61.85 a year at the U.S. average rate, so in Hawaii you pay $95.95 more. See the Hawaii electricity rate for the full picture.
Efficient or high-use: the range in Hawaii
| Model type | kWh per year | Per year | Over 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient | 181 | $84.00 | $840.02 |
| Typical | 340 | $157.79 | $1,577.94 |
| High use | 526 | $244.12 | $2,441.17 |
Between the efficient and the high-use model, the difference in Hawaii adds up to about $1,601.15 over 10 years. Portable and whole-home dehumidifiers.
Models that cost the least to run in Hawaii
| Model | Details | kWh per year | Cost per year in Hawaii |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukoke UDH0125 | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $48.73 |
| KEGIAN KE-HY9DE003 | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $48.73 |
| KEGIAN KE-HY9DE003-W | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $48.73 |
| Mountman MM-HY9DE003 | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $48.73 |
| Mountman MM-HY9DE003-W | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $48.73 |
| Uthfy HY9DE003 | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $48.73 |
| Uthfy HY9DE003-W | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $48.73 |
| Dr. Prepare DDH12LA | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $48.73 |
| CONCETTA AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OL | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $48.73 |
| DUMOS AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OL | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $48.73 |
See dehumidifiers in all states
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a dehumidifier in Hawaii?
About $157.79 a year, or $13.15 a month, for a typical ENERGY STAR certified model that uses 340 kWh a year at the Hawaii average rate of 46.41 cents per kWh.
Is that more or less than in other states?
It is $95.95 a year more than the same dehumidifier at the U.S. average rate. Hawaii ranks 1 of 51 for electricity price, where 1 is the most expensive.
How much can an efficient dehumidifier save in Hawaii?
Over 10 years, a model in the most efficient 10% costs about $1,601.15 less to run in Hawaii than a model in the 10% that use the most, at today's rate.
Same dehumidifier, nearby in the ranking
- California $110.77 a year
- Maine $102.78 a year
Other appliances in Hawaii
- Refrigerators in Hawaii
- Mini fridges in Hawaii
- Freezers in Hawaii
- Dishwashers in Hawaii
- Clothes washers in Hawaii
- Clothes dryers in Hawaii
- Room air conditioners in Hawaii
- Televisions in Hawaii
How we get these numbers: yearly electricity use comes from the ENERGY STAR certified product lists, measured with the federal test procedure. The rate is the average residential price the U.S. Energy Information Administration reports for each state, January to August 2026. Your own bill depends on your utility, your plan and how you use the appliance. See sources.