How Much Does a Washing machine Cost to Run? (2026 Calculator)
Typical setup: 500 W · 1 h/day · $0.180/kWh
Daily
$0.09
Monthly
$2.70
Yearly
$32.81
Quick rate
Daily cost
$0.09
Monthly cost
$2.70
+$0.00 vs typical
Yearly cost
$32.81
kWh / month
15.0 kWh
Local monthly estimate: $2.70 · U.S. average equivalent: $2.70
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A typical washing machine uses about 500 W and costs about $0.08/day or $2.52/month at the U.S. average rate of $0.17/kWh, assuming 1 hours of use per day. At the same rate, costs range from about $0.05/day (300 W) to $0.20/day (1200 W).
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Quickly spot cheapest, highest, and near-average monthly costs.
Top 10 cheapest
Top 10 highest
- Hawaii $5.97
- Massachusetts $4.67
- Maine $4.61
- California $4.54
- Rhode Island $4.52
- New York $4.26
- Connecticut $4.25
- New Hampshire $3.95
- Alaska $3.83
- District of Columbia $3.56
Cost by state (monthly)
At typical 500 W and 1 h/day. Rates from our dataset (see methodology ). Open a state for a dedicated calculator page.
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ad-after-state-table Wattage range
| Level | Watts | Est. monthly @ avg rate |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 300 W | $1.62 |
| Typical | 500 W | $2.70 |
| High | 1200 W | $6.47 |
Energy saving tips
- Avoid running this appliance longer than you need each day.
- Use built-in eco or energy-saving modes whenever available.
- Shift usage to off-peak hours if your utility offers time-of-use rates.
- Set the thermostat a few degrees higher in summer or lower in winter.
- Use ceiling fans to feel cooler at a higher thermostat setting.
FAQ
- Most washing machine units fall between 300 W and 1200 W, with 500 W as a typical operating value for estimates.
- Our estimates use 500 W as the typical wattage, within a reported range of 300–1200 W.
- At typical use (1 hours/day at 500 W), the estimate is about 0.50 kWh/day and 15.0 kWh/month at the U.S. average rate.
- With 1 hours/day and 500 W, this appliance uses about 0.50 kWh per day.
- At 1 hours/day, the monthly estimate is about 15.0 kWh per month.
- Per hour, the typical draw is about 0.500 kWh (at 500 W).
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical daily cost is about $0.08/day for 1 hours/day.
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical monthly cost is about $2.52/month at 1 hours/day.
- Running for one hour at 500 W costs about $0.08/hour (using 0.17 $/kWh as the U.S. average).
- With typical use (1 hours/day at 500 W), the estimate is about $0.08/day or $2.52/month at the U.S. average rate.
- The estimate is about 15.0 kWh per month, which corresponds to roughly $2.52/month at the U.S. average rate. Your real bill depends on your rate and runtime.
- Use energy-saving tips tailored to this appliance. For example: Avoid running this appliance longer than you need each day. — reducing kWh reduces the bill at your local rate.