Data through April 2026
Cost to run · South Carolina · 17.1¢/kWh residential average
How much does it cost to run a dehumidifier in South Carolina?
$59/yr · median certified model
South Carolina's residential rate of 17.1¢/kWh tracks the national average (18.8¢) closely, so national cost figures translate almost directly: a median certified dehumidifier runs about $59 a year here.
South Carolina ranks 29 of 51 jurisdictions for dehumidifier running costs — solidly mid-table. At local rates, certified models span $18 (CONCETTA AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OL) to $479 (Healthy Climate HCWHD#-130) per year — $461 of annual headroom that depends entirely on which unit you buy. For reference, the national extremes are North Dakota (12.3¢/kWh) and Hawaii (46.6¢/kWh); the same median dehumidifier would cost $42 and $160 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 | $18 |
| 2 | Dr. Prepare DDH12LAmost efficient | 105 | $18 |
| 3 | DUMOS AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $18 |
| 4 | edx AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $18 |
| 5 | Gianna AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $18 |
| 6 | IULULU AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $18 |
| 7 | JIOABL AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $18 |
| 8 | KMFurnila AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $18 |
| 9 | NEWBULIG AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $18 |
| 10 | OLIXIS AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OLmost efficient | 105 | $18 |
Price any model at South Carolina rates
Your rate, your numbers
- Per day
- 16¢
- Per month
- $4.88
- Per year
- $59
343 kWh/yr × 17.1¢/kWh = $59/yr
Prefilled with the median certified dehumidifier (343 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 $59 a year for the median ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifier, at South Carolina's average residential rate of 17.1¢/kWh — that's $4.88 a month.
- Is electricity expensive in South Carolina?
- South Carolina's residential average of 17.1¢/kWh is 9% below the U.S. average of 18.8¢/kWh, ranking 29 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 $18 a year at South Carolina rates (105 kWh/yr).
- How does South Carolina compare with other states?
- The same median dehumidifier costs $42 a year in North Dakota (the cheapest state) and $160 in Hawaii (the priciest). South Carolina sits at $59.
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Rate source: US EIA, average residential price of electricity, see methodology.