What Appliances Cost to Run (July 2026)
Monthly running cost for 26 common household loads, computed from official state electricity rates. Each guide has a calculator and a cost table covering all 50 states and D.C.
Heating
Cooling
- Ceiling fan60 W · 8h/day≈$2.80/mo at Ohio rates
- Window air conditioner900 W · 8h/day≈$42.01/mo at Ohio rates
- Dehumidifier280 W · 12h/day≈$19.61/mo at Ohio rates
- Portable air conditioner1,100 W · 8h/day≈$51.35/mo at Ohio rates
- Box fan100 W · 8h/day≈$4.67/mo at Ohio rates
- Central air conditioner3,500 W · 6h/day≈$122.54/mo at Ohio rates
Kitchen
- Dishwasher1,800 W · 1h/day≈$10.50/mo at Ohio rates
- Mini fridge90 W · 8h/day≈$4.20/mo at Ohio rates
- Refrigerator150 W · 8h/day≈$7.00/mo at Ohio rates
- Chest freezer200 W · 8h/day≈$9.34/mo at Ohio rates
- Microwave1,000 W · 0.5h/day≈$2.92/mo at Ohio rates
- Electric oven2,400 W · 1h/day≈$14.00/mo at Ohio rates
- Coffee maker900 W · 0.5h/day≈$2.63/mo at Ohio rates
Laundry
Water heating
Electronics
Outdoor & big loads
EV charging
Teaser costs assume a 30-day month at typical usage and Ohio's average residential rate of 19.45¢/kWh (U.S. Energy Information Administration, July 2026, public domain). Wattages are typical DOE Energy Saver figures, not your model's spec - open a guide for the state-by-state breakdown and sources.