Appliance Operating-Cost Estimator

Pick an appliance category, optionally enter a model's annual kWh (or leave it blank to use the category median), and your electricity rate. We estimate the annual operating cost. Runs entirely in your browser — no sign-up.

Operating cost is an estimate, computed from each model's measured annual energy use at the EIA U.S. national-average residential electricity rate (18.56 ¢/kWh, March 2026). Your actual cost depends on your local utility rate and how you use the appliance. Or compare categories side by side →