Vissani VAD25S1AWTS Running Cost (Dehumidifier)
Vissani VAD25S1AWTS: running cost
ENERGY STAR certifies the Vissani VAD25S1AWTS at 283 kWh/yr, one of the cheaper models in its category to run for its category.
That $53 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 Vissani VAD25S1AWTS compares to other dehumidifiers
Against the category average of 378 kWh/yr, this model uses 25.1% less, ranking 177 of 546 dehumidifiers tracked here for running cost. 546 certified dehumidifiers, one average, about $18/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the Vissani VAD25S1AWTS on that list: TCL T25DC9R ($53/yr, 283 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while Vissani VAD25S1BWTS ($53/yr, 283 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Within the Vissani lineup
Ranked 3 of Vissani's 13 certified dehumidifiers, this sits between the VADA22A4HWT ($52/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the VDHTL50P ($99/yr, 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?
Efficient as certified dehumidifiers go, $53/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 Vissani VAD25S1AWTS 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 283 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 177 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.