Deciuu LIBRA-RCS32(Y)-N4-3(B): running cost
At 333 kWh/yr, the Deciuu LIBRA-RCS32(Y)-N4-3(B)'s ENERGY STAR certification puts it cheaper than most models in its category to run against every other certified dehumidifier.
The $63 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 11.9% below the dehumidifier category average of 378 kWh/yr, and ranks 259 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 $8/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 RONA DH2526RPB ($59/yr, 315 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is Deciuu LIBRA-RCS32(Y)-N4-3 ($63/yr, 334 kWh/yr).
Comparing Deciuu's own models
Deciuu makes 3 ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifiers; this one ranks 2 of 3 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the LIBRA-RCS25(Y)-N4-3(B)-25 at $53/yr, and its priciest, the LIBRA-RCS32(Y)-N4-3 at $63/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.
Weighing a replacement
The Deciuu LIBRA-RCS32(Y)-N4-3(B) is already efficient for its category at $63/year. If you're shopping and comparing options, this is roughly what a well-chosen new dehumidifier costs to run.
See what else is certified in this category before you decide.
Protecting what you have
A dehumidifier like the Deciuu LIBRA-RCS32(Y)-N4-3(B) 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
At rank 259 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. The 333 kWh/yr figure is ENERGY STAR's own certification, not a wattage estimate; exact dataset IDs are on the data sources page.