What the Hisense DH5026KP1G costs to run
ENERGY STAR certifies the Hisense DH5026KP1G at 526 kWh/yr, one of the more expensive models in its category to run for its category.
The $99 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 39.2% above the dehumidifier category average of 378 kWh/yr, and ranks 489 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 $28/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 Hisense DH5026K1W ($99/yr, 526 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is Hisense DHMA5026 ($99/yr, 526 kWh/yr).
Comparing Hisense's own models
Hisense makes 27 ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifiers; this one ranks 20 of 27 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the ADH25K26 at $59/yr, and its priciest, the TLDH5026PW at $99/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
At $99/year, this is on the expensive side for a dehumidifier; the cheapest certified model in this category runs about $20/year, worth knowing before buying either the Hisense DH5026KP1G or its replacement.
Compare current ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifiers before buying.
Protecting what you have
A dehumidifier like the Hisense DH5026KP1G 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 526 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. Ranked 489 of 546, the Hisense DH5026KP1G sits in the middle of the dehumidifier category, see the guide to why your state changes this number for the other half of the math.