Cost to run a clothes washer in Florida
About $16.85 a year for a typical model, at the Florida average of 15.32 cents per kWh.
How Florida compares
The same clothes washer costs $20.01 a year at the U.S. average rate, so in Florida you pay $3.16 less. See the Florida electricity rate for the full picture.
Efficient or high-use: the range in Florida
| Model type | kWh per year | Per year | Over 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient | 75 | $11.49 | $114.90 |
| Typical | 110 | $16.85 | $168.52 |
| High use | 196 | $30.06 | $300.58 |
Between the efficient and the high-use model, the difference in Florida adds up to about $185.68 over 10 years. Front-load and top-load washers.
Models that cost the least to run in Florida
| Model | Details | kWh per year | Cost per year in Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown CRNWM280W00 | Front Load | 39 | $5.97 |
| Hisense WF5S2845BB | Front Load | 39 | $5.97 |
| Hisense WF5S2845BT | Front Load | 39 | $5.97 |
| Hisense WF5S2845BW | Front Load | 39 | $5.97 |
| Premium Levella PWMF280HB | Front Load | 39 | $5.97 |
| Premium Levella PWMF280HT | Front Load | 39 | $5.97 |
| Premium Levella PWMF280HW | Front Load | 39 | $5.97 |
| Premium Levella PWMF286HS | Front Load | 39 | $5.97 |
| Premium Levella PWMF287HB | Front Load | 39 | $5.97 |
| TRUARCTIC TWF3124HSB | Front Load | 39 | $5.97 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a clothes washer in Florida?
About $16.85 a year, or $1.40 a month, for a typical ENERGY STAR certified model that uses 110 kWh a year at the Florida average rate of 15.32 cents per kWh.
Is that more or less than in other states?
It is $3.16 a year less than the same clothes washer at the U.S. average rate. Florida ranks 32 of 51 for electricity price, where 1 is the most expensive.
How much can an efficient clothes washer save in Florida?
Over 10 years, a model in the most efficient 10% costs about $185.68 less to run in Florida than a model in the 10% that use the most, at today's rate.
Same clothes washer, nearby in the ranking
- Arizona $16.90 a year
- New Mexico $16.87 a year
- Kansas $16.79 a year
- Mississippi $16.57 a year
Other appliances in Florida
- Refrigerators in Florida
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- Freezers in Florida
- Dishwashers in Florida
- Clothes dryers in Florida
- Dehumidifiers in Florida
- Room air conditioners in Florida
- Televisions in Florida
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.