Air conditioner, dehumidifier and fan electricity costs

Compare daily, monthly and cooling-season electricity costs from power and usage hours.

Compare daily, monthly and cooling-season electricity costs from power and usage hours.

Cooling performance is not equivalent. Fans mainly improve perceived cooling rather than greatly lowering room temperature. Some dehumidifiers warm rooms. AC consumption varies with settings, room temperature, insulation and outdoor temperature. Use specifications or measurements.

Air conditioner
Dehumidifier
Fan

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Method

Daily energy = W ÷ 1000 × Hours per day

Daily cost = Daily energy × Electricity rate

Monthly cost = Daily cost × Usage days per month; Cooling-season cost = Daily cost × Cooling-season usage days

Notes

Cooling performance is not equivalent. Fans mainly improve perceived cooling rather than greatly lowering room temperature. Some dehumidifiers warm rooms. AC consumption varies with settings, room temperature, insulation and outdoor temperature. Use specifications or measurements.