Running cost for the RONA DH5026RPB
ENERGY STAR certifies the RONA DH5026RPB at 526 kWh/yr, one of the more expensive models in its category to run for its category.
The $99 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 39.2% above the dehumidifier category average of 378 kWh/yr, and ranks 502 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 $28/year over 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 Noma iQ 043-8820-8 ($99/yr, 526 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is Vissani VDHTL50P ($99/yr, 526 kWh/yr).
Within the RONA lineup
Among RONA's 2 certified dehumidifiers, this is the priciest to run, $40/year over the DH2526RPB, the brand's cheapest.
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?
Running above the category average, $99/year is exactly the kind of number that makes a newer, more efficient model pay for itself faster.
Worth comparing a few current certified models before deciding.
Protecting what you have
A dehumidifier like the RONA DH5026RPB 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
Two sourced numbers, nothing modeled: ENERGY STAR's certified kWh/yr for this exact model, and EIA's published state electricity rate. At rank 502 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.