Cost to Run a Food Dehydrator 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 (8 hours/day), a food dehydrator here costs $23.71 per month.
Per hour
$0.10
at 300–1,000 W
Per day
$0.78
8 hours/day
Per month
$23.71
122 kWh
Per year
$285
1,460 kWh
By usage level in Ohio
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $0.39 | $11.86 | $142 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.78 | $23.71 | $285 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $1.56 | $47.42 | $569 |
Ohio vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a food dehydrator in Ohio?
At Ohio's current average residential rate of 19.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a food dehydrator with typical usage costs about $0.78 per day, $23.71 per month, or $285 per year.
Is running a food dehydrator in Ohio more expensive than average?
Yes. Ohio's electricity costs about 4% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $23.71 per month here versus $22.86 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.