Cost to Run a Dehumidifier in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 18.5¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 1% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (10 hours/day), a dehumidifier here costs $28.12 per month.
Per hour
9.3¢
at 300–700 W
Per day
$0.93
10 hours/day
Per month
$28.12
152 kWh
Per year
$338
1,825 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (5 hrs/day) | $0.46 | $14.06 | $169 |
| Typical (10 hrs/day) | $0.93 | $28.12 | $338 |
| Heavy (20 hrs/day) | $1.85 | $56.24 | $675 |
Delaware vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Delaware $28.12
South average $24.70
U.S. average $27.82
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a dehumidifier in Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 18.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a dehumidifier with typical usage costs about $0.93 per day, $28.12 per month, or $338 per year.
Is running a dehumidifier in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $28.12 per month here versus $27.82 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Delaware right now?
Delaware residents pay an average of 18.5¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.
Dehumidifier costs in nearby states
Alabama $24.93/mo Arkansas $21.74/mo Washington, D.C. $38.30/mo Florida $22.80/mo Georgia $24.78/mo Kentucky $20.98/mo Louisiana $19.30/mo Maryland $32.53/mo Mississippi $22.04/mo North Carolina $23.10/mo Oklahoma $21.89/mo South Carolina $23.56/mo Tennessee $20.82/mo Texas $24.17/mo Virginia $26.75/mo West Virginia $24.02/mo Louisiana $19.30/mo Hawaii $72.96/mo
What else costs to run in Delaware
Electric Furnace $337/mo Central Air Conditioner $157/mo Heat Pump $135/mo Pool Heater (Heat Pump) $112/mo Garage Heater $84.36/mo Electric Water Heater $73.39/mo Tankless Electric Water Heater $70.86/mo Space Heater $67.49/mo Baseboard Heater $67.49/mo Oil-Filled Radiator Heater $67.49/mo Pool Pump $67.49/mo EV Charging (Level 2, Home) $56.24/mo