Data through April 2026
Running cost · Dehumidifiers · ENERGY STAR certified
Midea MAD50PS1CWBL
Under the DOE test basis, the Midea MAD50PS1CWBL draws 520 kWh — about $98 at the U.S. average rate, concentrated in the months you actually run it. Even among certified models it's on the thirsty end: 52% more electricity than the median dehumidifier, ranked 391 of 481. The same unit costs $64 a year in North Dakota but $242 in Hawaii — electricity rates, not the appliance, make the difference.
Estimated annual running cost · U.S. average rate 18.8¢/kWh
$98/yr
- Per month
- $8.16
- Per day
- 27¢
- Certified use
- 520 kWh/yr
- Type
- Portable Dehumidifier
- Capacity
- 49.95 pints/day
- Efficiency (IEF)
- 2.01 L/kWh
What it costs in every state
| State | Rate ¢/kWh | This model $/yr | Relative cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 17.4¢ | $91 | |
| Alaska | 27.4¢ | $142 | |
| Arizona | 15.5¢ | $80 | |
| Arkansas | 14.2¢ | $74 | |
| California | 35.3¢ | $183 | |
| Colorado | 16.5¢ | $86 | |
| Connecticut | 32.2¢ | $168 | |
| Delaware | 18.8¢ | $98 | |
| District of Columbia | 25.4¢ | $132 | |
| Florida | 15.4¢ | $80 | |
| Georgia | 15.4¢ | $80 | |
| Hawaiipriciest | 46.6¢ | $242 | |
| Idaho | 12.7¢ | $66 | |
| Illinois | 20.5¢ | $106 | |
| Indiana | 17.9¢ | $93 | |
| Iowa | 13.9¢ | $72 | |
| Kansas | 15.8¢ | $82 | |
| Kentucky | 15.0¢ | $78 | |
| Louisiana | 14.4¢ | $75 | |
| Maine | 28.4¢ | $148 | |
| Maryland | 22.1¢ | $115 | |
| Massachusetts | 29.4¢ | $153 | |
| Michigan | 21.4¢ | $111 | |
| Minnesota | 16.4¢ | $85 | |
| Mississippi | 16.8¢ | $87 | |
| Missouri | 14.0¢ | $73 | |
| Montana | 13.9¢ | $72 | |
| Nebraska | 13.3¢ | $69 | |
| Nevada | 14.3¢ | $74 | |
| New Hampshire | 27.2¢ | $142 | |
| New Jersey | 23.5¢ | $122 | |
| New Mexico | 15.2¢ | $79 | |
| New York | 29.4¢ | $153 | |
| North Carolina | 16.3¢ | $85 | |
| North Dakotacheapest | 12.3¢ | $64 | |
| Ohio | 19.5¢ | $101 | |
| Oklahoma | 13.3¢ | $69 | |
| Oregon | 15.8¢ | $82 | |
| Pennsylvania | 21.5¢ | $112 | |
| Rhode Island | 28.3¢ | $147 | |
| South Carolina | 17.1¢ | $89 | |
| South Dakota | 14.5¢ | $76 | |
| Tennessee | 14.9¢ | $78 | |
| Texas | 17.0¢ | $88 | |
| Utah | 13.3¢ | $69 | |
| Vermont | 24.6¢ | $128 | |
| Virginia | 17.4¢ | $90 | |
| Washington | 14.4¢ | $75 | |
| West Virginia | 16.1¢ | $84 | |
| Wisconsin | 19.2¢ | $100 | |
| Wyoming | 14.7¢ | $76 |
Certified models closest in efficiency
| Model | kWh/yr | $/yr (US avg) |
|---|---|---|
| BLACK+DECKER BDM50PWCDA | 520 | $98 |
| Frigidaire FHDD5033Y1 | 520 | $98 |
| Frigidaire FHDP5033Y1 | 520 | $98 |
| Midea MAD50PS1AWT-S | 520 | $98 |
| Midea MAD50PS1BWBL | 520 | $98 |
| Midea MAD50PS1BWT-C | 520 | $98 |
Run your own numbers
Your rate, your numbers
- Per day
- 27¢
- Per month
- $8.16
- Per year
- $98
520 kWh/yr × 18.8¢/kWh = $98/yr
Prefilled with this model's certified 520 kWh/yr — adjust if your usage differs from the DOE test basis. The certified annual kWh comes from the DOE test basis for standardized annual runtime. Damp basements that run a unit year-round will exceed it; seasonal use will come in under.
Questions, answered with the data
- How much electricity does the Midea MAD50PS1CWBL use?
- ENERGY STAR certifies the Midea MAD50PS1CWBL at 520 kWh per year. The certified annual kWh comes from the DOE test basis for standardized annual runtime. Damp basements that run a unit year-round will exceed it; seasonal use will come in under.
- How much does the Midea MAD50PS1CWBL cost to run per month?
- About $8.16 a month at the U.S. average residential rate (18.8¢/kWh) — 27¢ a day, or $98 a year. Your state's rate moves this up or down; see the table above.
- Is the Midea MAD50PS1CWBL energy efficient?
- It uses 52% more electricity than the median certified dehumidifier, which puts it among the least efficient certified models.
- What does the Midea MAD50PS1CWBL cost to run in the cheapest vs. priciest state?
- At current residential rates it costs about $64 a year in North Dakota (12.3¢/kWh) and $242 in Hawaii (46.6¢/kWh).