Appliance Electricity Costs in South Carolina

These estimates use May 2026 EIA residential electricity rates for South Carolina: 16.18 cents/kWh.

ApplianceTypical wattsHours/dayMonthly cost
Space Heater1,500 W4$29.12
Oil-Filled Radiator1,200 W5$29.12
Electric Fireplace1,500 W4$29.12
Window AC900 W8$34.95
Portable AC1,200 W8$46.60
Central AC3,500 W6$101.93
Mini Split Heat Pump1,200 W8$46.60
Ceiling Fan50 W12$2.91
Box Fan75 W12$4.37
Dehumidifier600 W12$34.95
Humidifier80 W8$3.11
Air Purifier50 W24$5.82
Hot Tub4,500 W2$43.69
Pool Pump1,500 W8$58.25
Aquarium Heater150 W24$17.47
Aquarium Filter20 W24$2.33
LED Grow Light300 W12$17.47
Incandescent Light Bulb60 W5$1.46
LED Light Bulb10 W5$0.24
Christmas Lights150 W6$4.37
EV Level 1 Charger1,400 W8$54.36
EV Level 2 Charger7,200 W3$104.85
Electric Bike Charger250 W3$3.64
Refrigerator150 W24$17.47
Chest Freezer120 W24$13.98
Upright Freezer180 W24$20.97
Dishwasher1,500 W1$7.28
Electric Oven3,000 W1$14.56
Toaster Oven1,200 W0.5$2.91
Microwave1,100 W0.25$1.33
Coffee Maker1,000 W0.3$1.46
Electric Kettle1,500 W0.2$1.46
Slow Cooker250 W8$9.71
Air Fryer1,500 W0.5$3.64
Instant Pot1,000 W0.7$3.40
Clothes Dryer4,000 W1$19.42
Washing Machine700 W0.5$1.70
Clothes Iron1,200 W0.3$1.75
Hair Dryer1,600 W0.2$1.55
Electric Water Heater4,500 W3$65.53
Tankless Electric Water Heater12,000 W0.5$29.12
Well Pump1,000 W1$4.85
Sump Pump800 W0.5$1.94
Garage Door Opener500 W0.1$0.24
Security Camera6 W24$0.70
Wi-Fi Router12 W24$1.40
Cable Box25 W24$2.91
Gaming PC600 W4$11.65
Desktop Computer200 W8$7.77
Laptop60 W8$2.33
Computer Monitor40 W8$1.55
LED TV120 W5$2.91
Game Console160 W4$3.11
Printer30 W0.5$0.07
Phone Charger10 W3$0.15
Heated Blanket120 W8$4.66
Electric Mattress Pad80 W8$3.11
CPAP Machine60 W8$2.33
Treadmill800 W1$3.88
Electric Sauna6,000 W1$29.12