BLACK+DECKER BDM36WCDA: $80 a year to run
This model (Dehumidifiers) uses 383 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $80 a year and $805 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
383 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$80
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$805
Efficiency rank
353 / 566
Product details
| Dehumidifier type | Portable Dehumidifier |
|---|---|
| Water removal (pints/day) | 36.39 |
| Refrigerant | HFC-32 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | October 23, 2025 |
Compared with the average model (Dehumidifiers), this one costs about $2 more a year.
More efficient alternatives
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|---|---|---|
| Coolworks TDUDPA-35AEN8-BB0 | 382 | $80 |
| Midea MDUDPA-35AEN8-BB0 | 382 | $80 |
| Perfect aire 4PFD35 | 382 | $80 |
| Seasons SD35CB1 | 382 | $80 |
| Waykar; KESNOS; YAUFEY; Fehom YDA-120 | 382 | $80 |
| Waykar; KESNOS; YAUFEY; Fehom YDG-120 | 382 | $80 |
| Waykar; KESNOS; YAUFEY; Fehom YDW-120 | 382 | $80 |
| Waykar; KESNOS; YAUFEY; Fehom YDY-120 | 382 | $80 |
- Refrigerators
- Freezers
- Washing machines
- Dishwashers
- Tumble dryers
- Room air conditioners
- Water heaters
- Electric cooktops and ranges
- Televisions
- Computers
- Air purifiers
Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology