KMFurnila AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OL Running Cost (Dehumidifier)
Running cost for the KMFurnila AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OL
The KMFurnila AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OL is certified by ENERGY STAR at 105 kWh a year, one of the cheaper models in its category to run among dehumidifiers currently certified.
That $20 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 KMFurnila AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OL compares to other dehumidifiers
Against the category average of 378 kWh/yr, this model uses 72.2% less, ranking 8 of 546 dehumidifiers tracked here for running cost. 546 certified dehumidifiers, one average, about $51/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the KMFurnila AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OL on that list: JIOABL AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OL ($20/yr, 105 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while NEWBULIG AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OL ($20/yr, 105 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Comparing KMFurnila's own models
Of the 3 ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifiers KMFurnila makes, the AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-OL is the cheapest to run, $29/year less than KMFurnila's priciest, the AS-CSJ72XK-5WT-OL.
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
Efficient as certified dehumidifiers go, $20/year is a reasonable baseline if you're comparing what else is on the market.
See what else is certified in this category before you decide.
If you're keeping it
A dehumidifier like the KMFurnila AS-CSJ72XK-2WT-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.
How this was checked
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 105 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 8 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.