Cost to run a dehumidifier in Ohio
About $63.95 a year for a typical model, at the Ohio average of 18.81 cents per kWh.
How Ohio compares
The same dehumidifier costs $61.85 a year at the U.S. average rate, so in Ohio you pay $2.11 more. See the Ohio electricity rate for the full picture.
Efficient or high-use: the range in Ohio
| Model type | kWh per year | Per year | Over 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient | 181 | $34.05 | $340.46 |
| Typical | 340 | $63.95 | $639.54 |
| High use | 526 | $98.94 | $989.41 |
Between the efficient and the high-use model, the difference in Ohio adds up to about $648.94 over 10 years. Portable and whole-home dehumidifiers.
Models that cost the least to run in Ohio
| Model | Details | kWh per year | Cost per year in Ohio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukoke UDH0125 | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $19.75 |
| KEGIAN KE-HY9DE003 | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $19.75 |
| KEGIAN KE-HY9DE003-W | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $19.75 |
| Mountman MM-HY9DE003 | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $19.75 |
| Mountman MM-HY9DE003-W | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $19.75 |
| Uthfy HY9DE003 | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $19.75 |
| Uthfy HY9DE003-W | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $19.75 |
| Dr. Prepare DDH12LA | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $19.75 |
| CONCETTA AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OL | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $19.75 |
| DUMOS AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OL | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $19.75 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a dehumidifier in Ohio?
About $63.95 a year, or $5.33 a month, for a typical ENERGY STAR certified model that uses 340 kWh a year at the Ohio average rate of 18.81 cents per kWh.
Is that more or less than in other states?
It is $2.11 a year more than the same dehumidifier at the U.S. average rate. Ohio ranks 18 of 51 for electricity price, where 1 is the most expensive.
How much can an efficient dehumidifier save in Ohio?
Over 10 years, a model in the most efficient 10% costs about $648.94 less to run in Ohio than a model in the 10% that use the most, at today's rate.
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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.