Running cost for the SANCO2 GS5-45HPC-D HP + ECO-119GLBK
ENERGY STAR certifies the SANCO2 GS5-45HPC-D HP + ECO-119GLBK at 1,333 kWh/yr, more expensive than most models in its category to run for its category.
That $251 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 SANCO2 GS5-45HPC-D HP + ECO-119GLBK compares to other electric water heaters
The category average is 1,105 kWh/yr; this model runs 20.6% above it, ranking 492 of 596 electric water heaters tracked here for running cost. 596 certified electric water heaters, one average, about $43/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the SANCO2 GS5-45HPC-D HP + ECO-119GLBK on that list: SANCO2 GS5-45HPC HP + ECO-119GLBK ($251/yr, 1,333 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while A. O. Smith HPACO-45 1**+AXST-66 1** ($252/yr, 1,341 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Within the SANCO2 lineup
Of the 6 ENERGY STAR certified electric water heaters SANCO2 makes, the GS5-45HPC-D HP + ECO-119GLBK costs the most to run, $87/year more than SANCO2's cheapest, the GS5-45HPC HP + ECO-43SSAQB.
SANCO2 GS5-45HPC-D HP + ECO-119GLBK over 11 years
Over the 11-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the SANCO2 GS5-45HPC-D HP + ECO-119GLBK costs roughly $2,757 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Shopping for a new one
At $251/year, this is on the expensive side for a electric water heater; the cheapest certified model in this category runs about $121/year, worth knowing before buying either the SANCO2 GS5-45HPC-D HP + ECO-119GLBK or its replacement.
Compare current ENERGY STAR certified electric water heaters before buying.
If you're keeping it
A electric water heater like the SANCO2 GS5-45HPC-D HP + ECO-119GLBK 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
At rank 492 of 596 for running cost, see the electric water heater category page for the rest of the field, or the guide to how much your state matters. The 1,333 kWh/yr figure is ENERGY STAR's own certification, not a wattage estimate; exact dataset IDs are on the data sources page.