Data through June 2026
Running cost · Dehumidifiers · ENERGY STAR certified
MOISWELL Defender M70
Under the DOE test basis, the MOISWELL Defender M70 draws 530 kWh — about $97 at the U.S. average rate, concentrated in the months you actually run it. Even among certified models it's on the thirsty end: 57% more electricity than the median dehumidifier, ranked 491 of 519. Where you live moves the bill from $69 a year in Nevada to $279 in Hawaii.
Estimated annual running cost · U.S. average rate 18.3¢/kWh
$97/yr
- Per month
- $8.10
- Per day
- 27¢
- Certified use
- 530 kWh/yr
- Type
- Portable Dehumidifier
- Capacity
- 49.83 pints/day
- Efficiency (IEF)
- 2.02 L/kWh
What it costs in every state
| State | Rate ¢/kWh | This model $/yr | Relative cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16.4¢ | $87 | |
| Alaska | 28.2¢ | $150 | |
| Arizona | 15.2¢ | $80 | |
| Arkansas | 14.1¢ | $75 | |
| California | 34.7¢ | $184 | |
| Colorado | 17.1¢ | $91 | |
| Connecticut | 24.3¢ | $129 | |
| Delaware | 19.3¢ | $102 | |
| District of Columbia | 24.4¢ | $129 | |
| Florida | 15.1¢ | $80 | |
| Georgia | 16.4¢ | $87 | |
| Hawaiipriciest | 52.7¢ | $279 | |
| Idaho | 14.4¢ | $76 | |
| Illinois | 19.9¢ | $105 | |
| Indiana | 17.5¢ | $93 | |
| Iowa | 15.9¢ | $84 | |
| Kansas | 15.7¢ | $83 | |
| Kentucky | 14.3¢ | $76 | |
| Louisiana | 13.5¢ | $71 | |
| Maine | 29.6¢ | $157 | |
| Maryland | 21.8¢ | $116 | |
| Massachusetts | 29.6¢ | $157 | |
| Michigan | 23.0¢ | $122 | |
| Minnesota | 17.5¢ | $93 | |
| Mississippi | 14.9¢ | $79 | |
| Missouri | 16.2¢ | $86 | |
| Montana | 15.1¢ | $80 | |
| Nebraska | 13.3¢ | $70 | |
| Nevadacheapest | 13.1¢ | $69 | |
| New Hampshire | 27.0¢ | $143 | |
| New Jersey | 24.9¢ | $132 | |
| New Mexico | 15.1¢ | $80 | |
| New York | 29.5¢ | $156 | |
| North Carolina | 14.7¢ | $78 | |
| North Dakota | 14.1¢ | $75 | |
| Ohio | 19.2¢ | $102 | |
| Oklahoma | 14.3¢ | $76 | |
| Oregon | 16.3¢ | $86 | |
| Pennsylvania | 21.7¢ | $115 | |
| Rhode Island | 29.2¢ | $155 | |
| South Carolina | 15.6¢ | $82 | |
| South Dakota | 15.4¢ | $81 | |
| Tennessee | 14.1¢ | $75 | |
| Texas | 15.9¢ | $84 | |
| Utah | 13.4¢ | $71 | |
| Vermont | 24.4¢ | $130 | |
| Virginia | 17.2¢ | $91 | |
| Washington | 14.9¢ | $79 | |
| West Virginia | 15.4¢ | $82 | |
| Wisconsin | 19.6¢ | $104 | |
| Wyoming | 15.2¢ | $81 |
Certified models closest in efficiency
| Model | kWh/yr | $/yr (US avg) |
|---|---|---|
| Airecoler Sailing P155 | 530 | $97 |
| Airecoler Sailing P155A | 530 | $97 |
| Airecoler Sailing S155 | 530 | $97 |
| Airecoler Sailing S155A | 530 | $97 |
| Airzentti ACD155P-PG100 | 530 | $97 |
| Airzentti ACD155P-PG100(B) | 530 | $97 |
Run your own numbers
Your rate, your numbers
- Per day
- 27¢
- Per month
- $8.10
- Per year
- $97
530 kWh/yr × 18.3¢/kWh = $97/yr
Prefilled with this model's certified 530 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 MOISWELL Defender M70 use?
- ENERGY STAR certifies the MOISWELL Defender M70 at 530 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 MOISWELL Defender M70 cost to run per month?
- About $8.10 a month at the U.S. average residential rate (18.3¢/kWh) — 27¢ a day, or $97 a year. Your state's rate moves this up or down; see the table above.
- Is the MOISWELL Defender M70 energy efficient?
- It uses 57% more electricity than the median certified dehumidifier, which puts it among the least efficient certified models.
- What does the MOISWELL Defender M70 cost to run in the cheapest vs. priciest state?
- At current residential rates it costs about $69 a year in Nevada (13.1¢/kWh) and $279 in Hawaii (52.7¢/kWh).