Appliance running costs
Yearly electricity use and running cost of 11,426 certified models at today's electricity price in the United States.
Refrigerators
$81
per year · 384 kWh · 4,667 models
Freezers
$84
per year · 401 kWh · 662 models
Washing machines
$26
per year · 122 kWh · 414 models
Dishwashers
$49
per year · 231 kWh · 727 models
Tumble dryers
$120
per year · 569 kWh · 669 models
Room air conditioners
$123
per year · 584 kWh · 589 models
Dehumidifiers
$79
per year · 374 kWh · 566 models
Water heaters
$227
per year · 1,080 kWh · 705 models
Electric cooktops and ranges
$41
per year · 193 kWh · 264 models
Televisions
$41
per year · 194 kWh · 175 models
Computers
$5
per year · 24 kWh · 1,748 models
Air purifiers
$38
per year · 181 kWh · 240 models
Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology