RONA DH2526RPB Running Cost (Dehumidifier)
What the RONA DH2526RPB costs to run
At 315 kWh/yr, the RONA DH2526RPB's ENERGY STAR certification puts it cheaper than most models in its category to run against every other certified dehumidifier.
The $59 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 16.7% below the dehumidifier category average of 378 kWh/yr, and ranks 258 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 $12/year under 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 DH2523KX ($59/yr, 315 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is Deciuu LIBRA-RCS32(Y)-N4-3(B) ($63/yr, 333 kWh/yr).
Comparing RONA's own models
RONA sells 2 certified dehumidifiers; this one runs cheapest of them, $40/year under the DH5026RPB, 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.
Is it worth replacing?
The RONA DH2526RPB is already efficient for its category at $59/year. If you're shopping and comparing options, this is roughly what a well-chosen new dehumidifier costs to run.
See what else is certified in this category before you decide.
Protecting what you have
A dehumidifier like the RONA DH2526RPB 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 315 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 258 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.