Running cost for the GE ADSE25W**#
ENERGY STAR certifies the GE ADSE25W**# at 305 kWh/yr, cheaper than most models in its category to run for its category.
The $57 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 19.3% below the dehumidifier category average of 378 kWh/yr, and ranks 252 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 $14/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 boglvr D025A-25Pt3 ($57/yr, 303 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is LG DT251BWR0 ($58/yr, 307 kWh/yr).
Same brand, different models
GE sells 3 certified dehumidifiers; this one runs cheapest of them, $40/year under the ADSE50X**#, its priciest.
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 GE ADSE25W**# is already efficient for its category at $57/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 GE ADSE25W**# 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 252 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 305 kWh/yr figure is ENERGY STAR's own certification, not a wattage estimate; exact dataset IDs are on the data sources page.