What the JIOABL AS-CSJ72XK-4D5WT-OL costs to run
At 181 kWh/yr, the JIOABL AS-CSJ72XK-4D5WT-OL's ENERGY STAR certification puts it one of the cheaper models in its category to run against every other certified dehumidifier.
The $34 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
JIOABL AS-CSJ72XK-4D5WT-OL against the category
That's 52.1% below the dehumidifier category average of 378 kWh/yr, and ranks 46 of 546 certified dehumidifiers for annual running cost, 1 being cheapest. The category average comes from every dehumidifier ENERGY STAR currently certifies (546 models), not an outside benchmark, about $37/year below that average at the national rate. See the methodology page.
What sits beside it in the ranking
Kinetheme KT1415DH50WT ($34/yr, 181 kWh/yr) costs a little more to run than the JIOABL AS-CSJ72XK-4D5WT-OL. IULULU AS-CSJ72XK-4D5WT-OL ($34/yr, 181 kWh/yr) costs a little less.
Comparing JIOABL's own models
JIOABL makes 3 ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifiers; this one ranks 2 of 3 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OL at $20/yr, and its priciest, the AS-CSJ72XK-5WT-OL at $48/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.
Shopping for a new one
The JIOABL AS-CSJ72XK-4D5WT-OL is already efficient for its category at $34/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 JIOABL AS-CSJ72XK-4D5WT-OL 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.
Sourcing
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 181 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 46 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.