boglvr LIBRA-RCS25(Y)-N4-3 Running Cost (Dehumidifier)
Running cost for the boglvr LIBRA-RCS25(Y)-N4-3
ENERGY STAR certifies the boglvr LIBRA-RCS25(Y)-N4-3 at 287 kWh/yr, cheaper than most models in its category to run for its category.
The $54 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 24.1% below the dehumidifier category average of 378 kWh/yr, and ranks 214 of 546 certified dehumidifiers for annual running cost, 1 being cheapest. Every one of the 546 currently-certified dehumidifiers feeds that average, putting this model about $17/year under it. See how it's calculated on the how it is calculated page.
The closest alternatives by cost
Sorted by running cost among dehumidifiers, one step cheaper is Aeocky LEO-RCS25(Y)-N4-3 ($54/yr, 287 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is Vellgoo TAURUS-RCS25(Y)-N4-3 ($54/yr, 287 kWh/yr).
Within the boglvr lineup
boglvr sells 2 certified dehumidifiers; this one runs cheapest of them, $3/year under the D025A-25Pt3, its priciest.
Lifespan
NAHB's Study of Life Expectancy of Home Components does not publish a figure for dehumidifiers, so no lifetime cost is shown here rather than a guessed one. The annual and monthly figures above stand on their own.
Shopping for a new one
The boglvr LIBRA-RCS25(Y)-N4-3 is already efficient for its category at $54/year. If you're shopping and comparing options, this is roughly what a well-chosen new dehumidifier costs to run.
Worth comparing a few current certified models before deciding.
Protecting what you have
A dehumidifier like the boglvr LIBRA-RCS25(Y)-N4-3 is a real household expense whether or not it needs replacing yet; a protection plan is one way to budget for a repair rather than a full replacement.
The data behind this page
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 287 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. The full Dehumidifier category page shows all 546 dehumidifiers ranked by cost; the state-rate guide covers the half of this number that isn't the appliance.