Running cost for the CONCETTA AS-CSJ72XK-4D5WT-OL
The CONCETTA AS-CSJ72XK-4D5WT-OL is certified by ENERGY STAR at 181 kWh a year, one of the cheaper models in its category to run among dehumidifiers currently certified.
The $34 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
CONCETTA AS-CSJ72XK-4D5WT-OL against the category
That's 52.1% below the dehumidifier category average of 378 kWh/yr, and ranks 39 of 546 certified dehumidifiers for annual running cost, 1 being cheapest. The category average comes from every dehumidifier ENERGY STAR currently certifies (546 models), not an outside benchmark, about $37/year below that average at the national rate. See the methodology page.
What sits beside it in the ranking
Dr. Prepare DDH20LF ($34/yr, 181 kWh/yr) costs a little more to run than the CONCETTA AS-CSJ72XK-4D5WT-OL. Waykar PD160B-PRO-G ($27/yr, 144 kWh/yr) costs a little less.
Within the CONCETTA lineup
CONCETTA makes 3 ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifiers; this one ranks 2 of 3 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OL at $20/yr, and its priciest, the AS-CSJ72XK-5WT-OL at $48/yr.
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.
Is it worth replacing?
The CONCETTA AS-CSJ72XK-4D5WT-OL is already efficient for its category at $34/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 CONCETTA AS-CSJ72XK-4D5WT-OL 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.
Sourcing
Two sourced numbers, nothing modeled: ENERGY STAR's certified kWh/yr for this exact model, and EIA's published state electricity rate. At rank 39 of 546 for running cost, see the dehumidifier category page for the rest of the field, or the guide to how much your state matters.