Cost to run a dehumidifier in Alaska
About $92.89 a year for a typical model, at the Alaska average of 27.32 cents per kWh.
How Alaska compares
The same dehumidifier costs $61.85 a year at the U.S. average rate, so in Alaska you pay $31.04 more. See the Alaska electricity rate for the full picture.
Efficient or high-use: the range in Alaska
| Model type | kWh per year | Per year | Over 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient | 181 | $49.45 | $494.49 |
| Typical | 340 | $92.89 | $928.88 |
| High use | 526 | $143.70 | $1,437.03 |
Between the efficient and the high-use model, the difference in Alaska adds up to about $942.54 over 10 years. Portable and whole-home dehumidifiers.
Models that cost the least to run in Alaska
| Model | Details | kWh per year | Cost per year in Alaska |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukoke UDH0125 | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $28.69 |
| KEGIAN KE-HY9DE003 | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $28.69 |
| KEGIAN KE-HY9DE003-W | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $28.69 |
| Mountman MM-HY9DE003 | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $28.69 |
| Mountman MM-HY9DE003-W | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $28.69 |
| Uthfy HY9DE003 | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $28.69 |
| Uthfy HY9DE003-W | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $28.69 |
| Dr. Prepare DDH12LA | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $28.69 |
| CONCETTA AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OL | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $28.69 |
| DUMOS AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OL | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $28.69 |
See dehumidifiers in all states
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a dehumidifier in Alaska?
About $92.89 a year, or $7.74 a month, for a typical ENERGY STAR certified model that uses 340 kWh a year at the Alaska average rate of 27.32 cents per kWh.
Is that more or less than in other states?
It is $31.04 a year more than the same dehumidifier at the U.S. average rate. Alaska ranks 8 of 51 for electricity price, where 1 is the most expensive.
How much can an efficient dehumidifier save in Alaska?
Over 10 years, a model in the most efficient 10% costs about $942.54 less to run in Alaska than a model in the 10% that use the most, at today's rate.
Same dehumidifier, nearby in the ranking
- Rhode Island $98.77 a year
- Connecticut $93.40 a year
- New Hampshire $91.49 a year
- District of Columbia $84.52 a year
Other appliances in Alaska
- Refrigerators in Alaska
- Mini fridges in Alaska
- Freezers in Alaska
- Dishwashers in Alaska
- Clothes washers in Alaska
- Clothes dryers in Alaska
- Room air conditioners in Alaska
- Televisions in Alaska
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.