How Much Does a Wine cooler Cost to Run? (2026 Calculator)
Typical setup: 100 W · 24 h/day · $0.180/kWh
Daily
$0.43
Monthly
$12.94
Yearly
$157.49
Quick rate
Daily cost
$0.43
Monthly cost
$12.94
+$0.00 vs typical
Yearly cost
$157.49
kWh / month
72.0 kWh
Local monthly estimate: $12.94 · U.S. average equivalent: $12.94
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A typical wine cooler uses about 100 W and costs about $0.40/day or $12.10/month at the U.S. average rate of $0.17/kWh, assuming 24 hours of use per day. At the same rate, costs range from about $0.28/day (70 W) to $0.81/day (200 W).
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Top 10 cheapest
Top 10 highest
- Hawaii $28.65
- Massachusetts $22.44
- Maine $22.13
- California $21.81
- Rhode Island $21.70
- New York $20.43
- Connecticut $20.38
- New Hampshire $18.95
- Alaska $18.37
- District of Columbia $17.08
Cost by state (monthly)
At typical 100 W and 24 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 | 70 W | $9.06 |
| Typical | 100 W | $12.94 |
| High | 200 W | $25.89 |
Energy saving tips
- Choose ENERGY STAR or high-efficiency models when replacing this appliance.
- Check and adjust temperature or power settings to the recommended levels.
- Keep the appliance well maintained so it can run efficiently.
FAQ
- Most wine cooler units fall between 70 W and 200 W, with 100 W as a typical operating value for estimates.
- Our estimates use 100 W as the typical wattage, within a reported range of 70–200 W.
- At typical use (24 hours/day at 100 W), the estimate is about 2.40 kWh/day and 72.0 kWh/month at the U.S. average rate.
- With 24 hours/day and 100 W, this appliance uses about 2.40 kWh per day.
- At 24 hours/day, the monthly estimate is about 72.0 kWh per month.
- Per hour, the typical draw is about 0.100 kWh (at 100 W).
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical daily cost is about $0.40/day for 24 hours/day.
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical monthly cost is about $12.10/month at 24 hours/day.
- Running for one hour at 100 W costs about $0.02/hour (using 0.17 $/kWh as the U.S. average).
- With typical use (24 hours/day at 100 W), the estimate is about $0.40/day or $12.10/month at the U.S. average rate.
- The estimate is about 72.0 kWh per month, which corresponds to roughly $12.10/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: Choose ENERGY STAR or high-efficiency models when replacing this appliance. — reducing kWh reduces the bill at your local rate.