Appliance Electricity Costs in Alabama

These estimates use May 2026 EIA residential electricity rates for Alabama: 16.77 cents/kWh.

ApplianceTypical wattsHours/dayMonthly cost
Space Heater1,500 W4$30.19
Oil-Filled Radiator1,200 W5$30.19
Electric Fireplace1,500 W4$30.19
Window AC900 W8$36.22
Portable AC1,200 W8$48.30
Central AC3,500 W6$105.65
Mini Split Heat Pump1,200 W8$48.30
Ceiling Fan50 W12$3.02
Box Fan75 W12$4.53
Dehumidifier600 W12$36.22
Humidifier80 W8$3.22
Air Purifier50 W24$6.04
Hot Tub4,500 W2$45.28
Pool Pump1,500 W8$60.37
Aquarium Heater150 W24$18.11
Aquarium Filter20 W24$2.41
LED Grow Light300 W12$18.11
Incandescent Light Bulb60 W5$1.51
LED Light Bulb10 W5$0.25
Christmas Lights150 W6$4.53
EV Level 1 Charger1,400 W8$56.35
EV Level 2 Charger7,200 W3$108.67
Electric Bike Charger250 W3$3.77
Refrigerator150 W24$18.11
Chest Freezer120 W24$14.49
Upright Freezer180 W24$21.73
Dishwasher1,500 W1$7.55
Electric Oven3,000 W1$15.09
Toaster Oven1,200 W0.5$3.02
Microwave1,100 W0.25$1.38
Coffee Maker1,000 W0.3$1.51
Electric Kettle1,500 W0.2$1.51
Slow Cooker250 W8$10.06
Air Fryer1,500 W0.5$3.77
Instant Pot1,000 W0.7$3.52
Clothes Dryer4,000 W1$20.12
Washing Machine700 W0.5$1.76
Clothes Iron1,200 W0.3$1.81
Hair Dryer1,600 W0.2$1.61
Electric Water Heater4,500 W3$67.92
Tankless Electric Water Heater12,000 W0.5$30.19
Well Pump1,000 W1$5.03
Sump Pump800 W0.5$2.01
Garage Door Opener500 W0.1$0.25
Security Camera6 W24$0.72
Wi-Fi Router12 W24$1.45
Cable Box25 W24$3.02
Gaming PC600 W4$12.07
Desktop Computer200 W8$8.05
Laptop60 W8$2.41
Computer Monitor40 W8$1.61
LED TV120 W5$3.02
Game Console160 W4$3.22
Printer30 W0.5$0.08
Phone Charger10 W3$0.15
Heated Blanket120 W8$4.83
Electric Mattress Pad80 W8$3.22
CPAP Machine60 W8$2.41
Treadmill800 W1$4.02
Electric Sauna6,000 W1$30.19