Running cost for the Deciuu LIBRA-RCS32(Y)-N4-3
At 334 kWh/yr, the Deciuu LIBRA-RCS32(Y)-N4-3's ENERGY STAR certification puts it cheaper than most models in its category to run against every other certified dehumidifier.
That $63 is priced at 18.8¢/kWh, the average of all 51 state rates this site tracks. Your own state's rate is one click away.
How the Deciuu LIBRA-RCS32(Y)-N4-3 compares to other dehumidifiers
Against the category average of 378 kWh/yr, this model uses 11.6% less, ranking 260 of 546 dehumidifiers tracked here for running cost. 546 certified dehumidifiers, one average, about $8/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the Deciuu LIBRA-RCS32(Y)-N4-3 on that list: Deciuu LIBRA-RCS32(Y)-N4-3(B) ($63/yr, 333 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while Dreo DR-HDH004S ($63/yr, 335 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Comparing Deciuu's own models
Of the 3 ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifiers Deciuu makes, the LIBRA-RCS32(Y)-N4-3 costs the most to run, $9/year more than Deciuu's cheapest, the LIBRA-RCS25(Y)-N4-3(B)-25.
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.
Weighing a replacement
Efficient as certified dehumidifiers go, $63/year is a reasonable baseline if you're comparing what else is on the market.
Compare current ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifiers before buying.
If you're keeping it
A dehumidifier like the Deciuu LIBRA-RCS32(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.
How this was checked
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 334 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.