Cost to run a dehumidifier in Minnesota
About $55.90 a year for a typical model, at the Minnesota average of 16.44 cents per kWh.
How Minnesota compares
The same dehumidifier costs $61.85 a year at the U.S. average rate, so in Minnesota you pay $5.95 less. See the Minnesota electricity rate for the full picture.
Efficient or high-use: the range in Minnesota
| Model type | kWh per year | Per year | Over 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient | 181 | $29.76 | $297.56 |
| Typical | 340 | $55.90 | $558.96 |
| High use | 526 | $86.47 | $864.74 |
Between the efficient and the high-use model, the difference in Minnesota adds up to about $567.18 over 10 years. Portable and whole-home dehumidifiers.
Models that cost the least to run in Minnesota
| Model | Details | kWh per year | Cost per year in Minnesota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukoke UDH0125 | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $17.26 |
| KEGIAN KE-HY9DE003 | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $17.26 |
| KEGIAN KE-HY9DE003-W | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $17.26 |
| Mountman MM-HY9DE003 | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $17.26 |
| Mountman MM-HY9DE003-W | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $17.26 |
| Uthfy HY9DE003 | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $17.26 |
| Uthfy HY9DE003-W | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $17.26 |
| Dr. Prepare DDH12LA | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $17.26 |
| CONCETTA AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OL | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $17.26 |
| DUMOS AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OL | 9.00 pints/day | 105 | $17.26 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a dehumidifier in Minnesota?
About $55.90 a year, or $4.66 a month, for a typical ENERGY STAR certified model that uses 340 kWh a year at the Minnesota average rate of 16.44 cents per kWh.
Is that more or less than in other states?
It is $5.95 a year less than the same dehumidifier at the U.S. average rate. Minnesota ranks 24 of 51 for electricity price, where 1 is the most expensive.
How much can an efficient dehumidifier save in Minnesota?
Over 10 years, a model in the most efficient 10% costs about $567.18 less to run in Minnesota than a model in the 10% that use the most, at today's rate.
Same dehumidifier, nearby in the ranking
- Colorado $57.12 a year
- Alabama $56.13 a year
- Texas $54.50 a year
- South Carolina $54.06 a year
Other appliances in Minnesota
- Refrigerators in Minnesota
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- Freezers in Minnesota
- Dishwashers in Minnesota
- Clothes washers in Minnesota
- Clothes dryers in Minnesota
- Room air conditioners in Minnesota
- Televisions in Minnesota
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.