TCL H25D44W: running cost
ENERGY STAR certifies the TCL H25D44W at 291 kWh/yr, cheaper than most models in its category to run for its category.
The $55 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 23% below the dehumidifier category average of 378 kWh/yr, and ranks 236 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 $16/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 Honeywell TPFIT25WK ($55/yr, 291 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is TCL T25DC3S ($55/yr, 291 kWh/yr).
Comparing TCL's own models
TCL makes 16 ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifiers; this one ranks 2 of 16 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the T25DC9R at $53/yr, and its priciest, the T50DC9SPB at $100/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.
Is it worth replacing?
The TCL H25D44W is already efficient for its category at $55/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 TCL H25D44W 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 291 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. Ranked 236 of 546, the TCL H25D44W sits in the middle of the dehumidifier category, see the guide to why your state changes this number for the other half of the math.