Data through April 2026
Running cost · Dehumidifiers · ENERGY STAR certified
MOISWELL Defender M70
Under the DOE test basis, the MOISWELL Defender M70 draws 530 kWh — about $100 at the U.S. average rate, concentrated in the months you actually run it. Even among certified models it's on the thirsty end: 55% more electricity than the median dehumidifier, ranked 453 of 481. Where you live moves the bill from $65 a year in North Dakota to $247 in Hawaii.
Estimated annual running cost · U.S. average rate 18.8¢/kWh
$100/yr
- Per month
- $8.32
- 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 | 17.4¢ | $92 | |
| Alaska | 27.4¢ | $145 | |
| Arizona | 15.5¢ | $82 | |
| Arkansas | 14.2¢ | $75 | |
| California | 35.3¢ | $187 | |
| Colorado | 16.5¢ | $88 | |
| Connecticut | 32.2¢ | $171 | |
| Delaware | 18.8¢ | $100 | |
| District of Columbia | 25.4¢ | $135 | |
| Florida | 15.4¢ | $82 | |
| Georgia | 15.4¢ | $81 | |
| Hawaiipriciest | 46.6¢ | $247 | |
| Idaho | 12.7¢ | $67 | |
| Illinois | 20.5¢ | $108 | |
| Indiana | 17.9¢ | $95 | |
| Iowa | 13.9¢ | $73 | |
| Kansas | 15.8¢ | $84 | |
| Kentucky | 15.0¢ | $80 | |
| Louisiana | 14.4¢ | $77 | |
| Maine | 28.4¢ | $151 | |
| Maryland | 22.1¢ | $117 | |
| Massachusetts | 29.4¢ | $156 | |
| Michigan | 21.4¢ | $113 | |
| Minnesota | 16.4¢ | $87 | |
| Mississippi | 16.8¢ | $89 | |
| Missouri | 14.0¢ | $74 | |
| Montana | 13.9¢ | $74 | |
| Nebraska | 13.3¢ | $70 | |
| Nevada | 14.3¢ | $76 | |
| New Hampshire | 27.2¢ | $144 | |
| New Jersey | 23.5¢ | $125 | |
| New Mexico | 15.2¢ | $80 | |
| New York | 29.4¢ | $156 | |
| North Carolina | 16.3¢ | $86 | |
| North Dakotacheapest | 12.3¢ | $65 | |
| Ohio | 19.5¢ | $103 | |
| Oklahoma | 13.3¢ | $71 | |
| Oregon | 15.8¢ | $84 | |
| Pennsylvania | 21.5¢ | $114 | |
| Rhode Island | 28.3¢ | $150 | |
| South Carolina | 17.1¢ | $90 | |
| South Dakota | 14.5¢ | $77 | |
| Tennessee | 14.9¢ | $79 | |
| Texas | 17.0¢ | $90 | |
| Utah | 13.3¢ | $70 | |
| Vermont | 24.6¢ | $130 | |
| Virginia | 17.4¢ | $92 | |
| Washington | 14.4¢ | $76 | |
| West Virginia | 16.1¢ | $85 | |
| Wisconsin | 19.2¢ | $102 | |
| Wyoming | 14.7¢ | $78 |
Certified models closest in efficiency
| Model | kWh/yr | $/yr (US avg) |
|---|---|---|
| Airecoler Sailing P155 | 530 | $100 |
| Airecoler Sailing P155A | 530 | $100 |
| Airecoler Sailing S155 | 530 | $100 |
| Airecoler Sailing S155A | 530 | $100 |
| Airzentti ACD155P-PG100 | 530 | $100 |
| Airzentti ACD155P-PG100(B) | 530 | $100 |
Run your own numbers
Your rate, your numbers
- Per day
- 27¢
- Per month
- $8.32
- Per year
- $100
530 kWh/yr × 18.8¢/kWh = $100/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 $8.32 a month at the U.S. average residential rate (18.8¢/kWh) — 27¢ a day, or $100 a year. Your state's rate moves this up or down; see the table above.
- Is the MOISWELL Defender M70 energy efficient?
- It uses 55% 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 $65 a year in North Dakota (12.3¢/kWh) and $247 in Hawaii (46.6¢/kWh).