Cost to Run a Electric Furnace in Ohio
Ohio's average residential electricity rate is 19.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 35th cheapest in the country, 4% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a electric furnace here costs $356 per month.
Per hour
$2.34
at 10,000–20,000 W
Per day
$11.70
5 hours/day
Per month
$356
1,824 kWh
Per year
$4,271
21,900 kWh
By usage level in Ohio
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | $5.85 | $178 | $2,135 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $11.70 | $356 | $4,271 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $23.40 | $711 | $8,541 |
Ohio vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric furnace in Ohio?
At Ohio's current average residential rate of 19.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a electric furnace with typical usage costs about $11.70 per day, $356 per month, or $4,271 per year.
Is running a electric furnace in Ohio more expensive than average?
Yes. Ohio's electricity costs about 4% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $356 per month here versus $343 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Ohio right now?
Ohio residents pay an average of 19.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 35th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.