Appliance Electricity Costs in District of Columbia

These estimates use May 2026 EIA residential electricity rates for District of Columbia: 25.40 cents/kWh.

ApplianceTypical wattsHours/dayMonthly cost
Space Heater1,500 W4$45.72
Oil-Filled Radiator1,200 W5$45.72
Electric Fireplace1,500 W4$45.72
Window AC900 W8$54.86
Portable AC1,200 W8$73.15
Central AC3,500 W6$160.02
Mini Split Heat Pump1,200 W8$73.15
Ceiling Fan50 W12$4.57
Box Fan75 W12$6.86
Dehumidifier600 W12$54.86
Humidifier80 W8$4.88
Air Purifier50 W24$9.14
Hot Tub4,500 W2$68.58
Pool Pump1,500 W8$91.44
Aquarium Heater150 W24$27.43
Aquarium Filter20 W24$3.66
LED Grow Light300 W12$27.43
Incandescent Light Bulb60 W5$2.29
LED Light Bulb10 W5$0.38
Christmas Lights150 W6$6.86
EV Level 1 Charger1,400 W8$85.34
EV Level 2 Charger7,200 W3$164.59
Electric Bike Charger250 W3$5.71
Refrigerator150 W24$27.43
Chest Freezer120 W24$21.95
Upright Freezer180 W24$32.92
Dishwasher1,500 W1$11.43
Electric Oven3,000 W1$22.86
Toaster Oven1,200 W0.5$4.57
Microwave1,100 W0.25$2.10
Coffee Maker1,000 W0.3$2.29
Electric Kettle1,500 W0.2$2.29
Slow Cooker250 W8$15.24
Air Fryer1,500 W0.5$5.71
Instant Pot1,000 W0.7$5.33
Clothes Dryer4,000 W1$30.48
Washing Machine700 W0.5$2.67
Clothes Iron1,200 W0.3$2.74
Hair Dryer1,600 W0.2$2.44
Electric Water Heater4,500 W3$102.87
Tankless Electric Water Heater12,000 W0.5$45.72
Well Pump1,000 W1$7.62
Sump Pump800 W0.5$3.05
Garage Door Opener500 W0.1$0.38
Security Camera6 W24$1.10
Wi-Fi Router12 W24$2.19
Cable Box25 W24$4.57
Gaming PC600 W4$18.29
Desktop Computer200 W8$12.19
Laptop60 W8$3.66
Computer Monitor40 W8$2.44
LED TV120 W5$4.57
Game Console160 W4$4.88
Printer30 W0.5$0.11
Phone Charger10 W3$0.23
Heated Blanket120 W8$7.32
Electric Mattress Pad80 W8$4.88
CPAP Machine60 W8$3.66
Treadmill800 W1$6.10
Electric Sauna6,000 W1$45.72