Data through June 2026
Cost to run · South Carolina · 15.6¢/kWh residential average
How much does it cost to run a dehumidifier in South Carolina?
$53/yr · median certified model
Residential electricity in South Carolina runs 15.6¢/kWh — 15% under the U.S. average — putting the median certified dehumidifier at about $53 a year, versus $62 nationally.
South Carolina ranks 21 of 51 jurisdictions for dehumidifier running costs — solidly mid-table. At local rates, certified models span $16 (CONCETTA AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OL) to $437 (Healthy Climate HCWHD#-130) per year — $420 of annual headroom that depends entirely on which unit you buy. 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 South Carolina rates
| # | Model | kWh/yr | $/yr in SC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CONCETTA AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $16 |
| 2 | Dr. Prepare DDH12LAmost efficient | 105 | $16 |
| 3 | DUMOS AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $16 |
| 4 | edx AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $16 |
| 5 | Gianna AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $16 |
| 6 | IULULU AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $16 |
| 7 | JIOABL AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $16 |
| 8 | KMFurnila AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $16 |
| 9 | NEWBULIG AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $16 |
| 10 | OLIXIS AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $16 |
Price any model at South Carolina rates
Your rate, your numbers
- Per day
- 14¢
- Per month
- $4.38
- Per year
- $53
338 kWh/yr × 15.6¢/kWh = $53/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 South Carolina?
- About $53 a year for the median ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifier, at South Carolina's average residential rate of 15.6¢/kWh — that's $4.38 a month.
- Is electricity expensive in South Carolina?
- South Carolina's residential average of 15.6¢/kWh is 15% below the U.S. average of 18.3¢/kWh, ranking 21 of 51 jurisdictions (1 = cheapest).
- What's the cheapest dehumidifier to run in South Carolina?
- Among currently certified models, the CONCETTA AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OL costs the least at about $16 a year at South Carolina rates (105 kWh/yr).
- How does South Carolina compare with other states?
- The same median dehumidifier costs $44 a year in Nevada (the cheapest state) and $178 in Hawaii (the priciest). South Carolina sits at $53.
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Rate source: US EIA, average residential price of electricity, see methodology.