Data through April 2026
Cost to run · Virginia · 17.4¢/kWh residential average
How much does it cost to run a dehumidifier in Virginia?
$60/yr · median certified model
Electricity in Virginia is priced within a few percent of the U.S. average — 17.4¢/kWh — which puts the typical certified dehumidifier at about $60 annually, essentially the national number.
Virginia ranks 30 of 51 jurisdictions for dehumidifier running costs — solidly mid-table. At local rates, certified models span $18 (CONCETTA AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OL) to $488 (Healthy Climate HCWHD#-130) per year — $470 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 Virginia rates
| # | Model | kWh/yr | $/yr in VA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Virginia rates
Your rate, your numbers
- Per day
- 16¢
- Per month
- $4.97
- Per year
- $60
343 kWh/yr × 17.4¢/kWh = $60/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 Virginia?
- About $60 a year for the median ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifier, at Virginia's average residential rate of 17.4¢/kWh — that's $4.97 a month.
- Is electricity expensive in Virginia?
- Virginia's residential average of 17.4¢/kWh is 8% below the U.S. average of 18.8¢/kWh, ranking 30 of 51 jurisdictions (1 = cheapest).
- What's the cheapest dehumidifier to run in Virginia?
- Among currently certified models, the CONCETTA AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OL costs the least at about $18 a year at Virginia rates (105 kWh/yr).
- How does Virginia compare with other states?
- The same median dehumidifier costs $42 a year in North Dakota (the cheapest state) and $160 in Hawaii (the priciest). Virginia sits at $60.
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Rate source: US EIA, average residential price of electricity, see methodology.