Running cost for the KESNOS JD026N-150
At 507 kWh/yr, the KESNOS JD026N-150's ENERGY STAR certification puts it one of the more expensive models in its category to run against every other certified dehumidifier.
That $95 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 KESNOS JD026N-150 compares to other dehumidifiers
The category average is 378 kWh/yr; this model runs 34.1% above it, ranking 393 of 546 dehumidifiers tracked here for running cost. 546 certified dehumidifiers, one average, about $24/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the KESNOS JD026N-150 on that list: GRIDR D026B-50Pt3M-P ($95/yr, 507 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while Waykar JD026CE-150 ($95/yr, 507 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Comparing KESNOS's own models
Of the 6 ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifiers KESNOS makes, the JD026N-150 costs the most to run, $73/year more than KESNOS's cheapest, the CTH30B.
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
At $95/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 KESNOS JD026N-150 or its replacement.
Compare current ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifiers before buying.
If you're keeping it
At $95/year just to run, a dehumidifier is worth protecting against an unplanned repair bill on top of that.
How this was checked
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 507 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 393 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.