Frigidaire FHDD3534Y1 Running Cost (Dehumidifier)
Running cost for the Frigidaire FHDD3534Y1
ENERGY STAR certifies the Frigidaire FHDD3534Y1 at 379 kWh/yr, about average for its category to run for its category.
The $71 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 0.3% above the dehumidifier category average of 378 kWh/yr, and ranks 326 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 $0/year over 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 BASEAIRE AirWerx 55S ($71/yr, 379 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is Glowells PD120A ($71/yr, 379 kWh/yr).
Comparing Frigidaire's own models
Frigidaire makes 6 ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifiers; this one ranks 3 of 6 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the FHDD2233Y1 at $52/yr, and its priciest, the FHDD5034Y1 at $98/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 Frigidaire FHDD3534Y1 is already efficient for its category at $71/year. If you're shopping and comparing options, this is roughly what a well-chosen new dehumidifier costs to run.
Compare current ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifiers before buying.
Protecting what you have
A dehumidifier like the Frigidaire FHDD3534Y1 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
Two sourced numbers, nothing modeled: ENERGY STAR's certified kWh/yr for this exact model, and EIA's published state electricity rate. At rank 326 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.