Appliance Electricity Costs in North Carolina

These estimates use May 2026 EIA residential electricity rates for North Carolina: 15.09 cents/kWh.

ApplianceTypical wattsHours/dayMonthly cost
Space Heater1,500 W4$27.16
Oil-Filled Radiator1,200 W5$27.16
Electric Fireplace1,500 W4$27.16
Window AC900 W8$32.59
Portable AC1,200 W8$43.46
Central AC3,500 W6$95.07
Mini Split Heat Pump1,200 W8$43.46
Ceiling Fan50 W12$2.72
Box Fan75 W12$4.07
Dehumidifier600 W12$32.59
Humidifier80 W8$2.90
Air Purifier50 W24$5.43
Hot Tub4,500 W2$40.74
Pool Pump1,500 W8$54.32
Aquarium Heater150 W24$16.30
Aquarium Filter20 W24$2.17
LED Grow Light300 W12$16.30
Incandescent Light Bulb60 W5$1.36
LED Light Bulb10 W5$0.23
Christmas Lights150 W6$4.07
EV Level 1 Charger1,400 W8$50.70
EV Level 2 Charger7,200 W3$97.78
Electric Bike Charger250 W3$3.40
Refrigerator150 W24$16.30
Chest Freezer120 W24$13.04
Upright Freezer180 W24$19.56
Dishwasher1,500 W1$6.79
Electric Oven3,000 W1$13.58
Toaster Oven1,200 W0.5$2.72
Microwave1,100 W0.25$1.24
Coffee Maker1,000 W0.3$1.36
Electric Kettle1,500 W0.2$1.36
Slow Cooker250 W8$9.05
Air Fryer1,500 W0.5$3.40
Instant Pot1,000 W0.7$3.17
Clothes Dryer4,000 W1$18.11
Washing Machine700 W0.5$1.58
Clothes Iron1,200 W0.3$1.63
Hair Dryer1,600 W0.2$1.45
Electric Water Heater4,500 W3$61.11
Tankless Electric Water Heater12,000 W0.5$27.16
Well Pump1,000 W1$4.53
Sump Pump800 W0.5$1.81
Garage Door Opener500 W0.1$0.23
Security Camera6 W24$0.65
Wi-Fi Router12 W24$1.30
Cable Box25 W24$2.72
Gaming PC600 W4$10.86
Desktop Computer200 W8$7.24
Laptop60 W8$2.17
Computer Monitor40 W8$1.45
LED TV120 W5$2.72
Game Console160 W4$2.90
Printer30 W0.5$0.07
Phone Charger10 W3$0.14
Heated Blanket120 W8$4.35
Electric Mattress Pad80 W8$2.90
CPAP Machine60 W8$2.17
Treadmill800 W1$3.62
Electric Sauna6,000 W1$27.16