Hisense OSD5026: running cost
ENERGY STAR certifies the Hisense OSD5026 at 526 kWh/yr, one of the more expensive models in its category to run for its category.
That $99 is priced at 18.8¢/kWh, the average of all 51 state rates this site tracks. Your own state's rate is one click away.
How the Hisense OSD5026 compares to other dehumidifiers
The category average is 378 kWh/yr; this model runs 39.2% above it, ranking 494 of 546 dehumidifiers tracked here for running cost. 546 certified dehumidifiers, one average, about $28/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the Hisense OSD5026 on that list: Hisense LDH5026KP1W ($99/yr, 526 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while Hisense OSD5026P ($99/yr, 526 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Within the Hisense lineup
Ranked 25 of Hisense's 27 certified dehumidifiers, this sits between the ADH25K26 ($59/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the TLDH5026PW ($99/yr, 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.
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 OSD5026 or its replacement.
Worth comparing a few current certified models before deciding.
If you're keeping it
A dehumidifier like the Hisense OSD5026 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.
How this was checked
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 526 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 494 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.