What the DOLLARDASH FDD20-5272V1R5-E costs to run
ENERGY STAR certifies the DOLLARDASH FDD20-5272V1R5-E at 198 kWh/yr, one of the cheaper models in its category to run for its category.
The $37 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 47.6% below the dehumidifier category average of 378 kWh/yr, and ranks 75 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 $34/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 DOGHLY FDD20-5272V1R5-E ($37/yr, 198 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is ERIVESS FDD20-5272V1R5-E ($37/yr, 198 kWh/yr).
Within the DOLLARDASH lineup
The DOLLARDASH FDD20-5272V1R5-E is the only dehumidifier from DOLLARDASH that ENERGY STAR currently certifies, so there's no same-brand model to weigh it against here, only the full dehumidifier category.
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 DOLLARDASH FDD20-5272V1R5-E is already efficient for its category at $37/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 DOLLARDASH FDD20-5272V1R5-E 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 198 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 75 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.