Cost to run a dehumidifier in Connecticut
About $93.40 a year for a typical model, at the Connecticut average of 27.47 cents per kWh.
How Connecticut compares
The same dehumidifier costs $61.85 a year at the U.S. average rate, so in Connecticut you pay $31.55 more. See the Connecticut electricity rate for the full picture.
Efficient or high-use: the range in Connecticut
| Model type | kWh per year | Per year | Over 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient | 181 | $49.72 | $497.21 |
| Typical | 340 | $93.40 | $933.98 |
| High use | 526 | $144.49 | $1,444.92 |
Between the efficient and the high-use model, the difference in Connecticut adds up to about $947.72 over 10 years. Portable and whole-home dehumidifiers.
Models that cost the least to run in Connecticut
| Model | Details | kWh per year | Cost per year in Connecticut |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukoke UDH0125 | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $28.84 |
| KEGIAN KE-HY9DE003 | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $28.84 |
| KEGIAN KE-HY9DE003-W | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $28.84 |
| Mountman MM-HY9DE003 | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $28.84 |
| Mountman MM-HY9DE003-W | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $28.84 |
| Uthfy HY9DE003 | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $28.84 |
| Uthfy HY9DE003-W | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $28.84 |
| Dr. Prepare DDH12LA | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $28.84 |
| CONCETTA AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OL | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $28.84 |
| DUMOS AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OL | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $28.84 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a dehumidifier in Connecticut?
About $93.40 a year, or $7.78 a month, for a typical ENERGY STAR certified model that uses 340 kWh a year at the Connecticut average rate of 27.47 cents per kWh.
Is that more or less than in other states?
It is $31.55 a year more than the same dehumidifier at the U.S. average rate. Connecticut ranks 7 of 51 for electricity price, where 1 is the most expensive.
How much can an efficient dehumidifier save in Connecticut?
Over 10 years, a model in the most efficient 10% costs about $947.72 less to run in Connecticut than a model in the 10% that use the most, at today's rate.
Same dehumidifier, nearby in the ranking
- New York $99.48 a year
- Rhode Island $98.77 a year
- Alaska $92.89 a year
- New Hampshire $91.49 a year
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- Televisions in Connecticut
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.