Data through June 2026
Cost to run · Pennsylvania · 21.7¢/kWh residential average
How much does it cost to run a dehumidifier in Pennsylvania?
$73/yr · median certified model
At 21.7¢/kWh (18% over the U.S. average), Pennsylvania makes every kilowatt-hour count: the typical certified dehumidifier costs around $73 a year here.
Pennsylvania ranks 37 of 51 jurisdictions for dehumidifier running costs — solidly mid-table. Model choice matters as much as geography: at Pennsylvania rates the most efficient certified model (CONCETTA AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OL) costs $23 a year while the most power-hungry (Healthy Climate HCWHD#-130) costs $610 — a spread of $587 every year. For reference, the national extremes are Nevada (13.1¢/kWh) and Hawaii (52.7¢/kWh); the same median dehumidifier would cost $44 and $178 a year there.
The cheapest dehumidifiers to run at Pennsylvania rates
| # | Model | kWh/yr | $/yr in PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CONCETTA AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $23 |
| 2 | Dr. Prepare DDH12LAmost efficient | 105 | $23 |
| 3 | DUMOS AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $23 |
| 4 | edx AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $23 |
| 5 | Gianna AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $23 |
| 6 | IULULU AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $23 |
| 7 | JIOABL AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $23 |
| 8 | KMFurnila AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $23 |
| 9 | NEWBULIG AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $23 |
| 10 | OLIXIS AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $23 |
Price any model at Pennsylvania rates
Your rate, your numbers
- Per day
- 20¢
- Per month
- $6.12
- Per year
- $73
338 kWh/yr × 21.7¢/kWh = $73/yr
Prefilled with the median certified dehumidifier (338 kWh/yr). Every model page on this site carries its exact certified figure.
Questions, answered with the data
- How much does it cost to run a dehumidifier in Pennsylvania?
- About $73 a year for the median ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifier, at Pennsylvania's average residential rate of 21.7¢/kWh — that's $6.12 a month.
- Is electricity expensive in Pennsylvania?
- Pennsylvania's residential average of 21.7¢/kWh is 18% above the U.S. average of 18.3¢/kWh, ranking 37 of 51 jurisdictions (1 = cheapest).
- What's the cheapest dehumidifier to run in Pennsylvania?
- Among currently certified models, the CONCETTA AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OL costs the least at about $23 a year at Pennsylvania rates (105 kWh/yr).
- How does Pennsylvania compare with other states?
- The same median dehumidifier costs $44 a year in Nevada (the cheapest state) and $178 in Hawaii (the priciest). Pennsylvania sits at $73.
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Rate source: US EIA, average residential price of electricity, see methodology.