What does a dehumidifier cost per hour?

If you are considering a dehumidifier to control the humidity in the house, you naturally want to know what the costs are. Dehumidifiers Can vary in price, but it is also important to look at energy consumption, because this has a direct influence on your monthly energy costs. In this blog we go deeper into the costs, both with minimum and maximum moisture problems.

Average energy consumption of a dehumidifier

A dehumidifier from Bloomfold usually has an energy consumption of between 200 and 400 watts per hour, depending on the model. This means that the device consumes electricity per hour between 0.2 and 0.4 kilowatt hours (kWh). To calculate the costs of use, we must take the energy price with us, which is on average around 0.40 euros per kWh in the Netherlands (this can, however, vary depending on your energy supplier and the time of the year).

The average costs per hour

Let's calculate what a dehumidifier costs approximately in an average situation when there are not many moisture problems. Imagine using a dehumidifier with a consumption of 300 watts per hour, which is equivalent to 0.3 kWh. With an average electricity price of € 0.40 per kWh, the device would approximately € 0.12 per hour Costs.

For example, if you have the device on 8 hours a day, it would cost around € 1.00 per day. This can go up to € 30.00 in the course of a month, depending on how often and how long you use the device.

Costs per hour with relatively few moisture problems

In situations where there are relatively few moisture problems, for example with a slightly damp house in a moderate climate, you would not have to leave the dehumidifier on all day. Perhaps a use of 2 to 4 hours a day is sufficient to control the humidity. In this case the costs would be as follows:

Consumption per hour: 0.3 kWh
Costs per hour: €0,12
Use per day: 2 to 4 hours

If you use the dehumidifier 3 hours a day, this would cost you € 0.36 per day, or approximately € 10.80 per month.

Costs per hour with many moisture problems

However, if you are dealing with serious moisture problems - such as in a basement that is sensitive to fungal formation, or a room with a high humidity due to a leak, for example - it may be necessary to run the air dehumidifier to dry the air. This increases energy consumption and therefore the costs.

Imagine that you have to run the dehumidifier 12 hours a day, what may be necessary in the event of serious moisture problems. The costs would then look like this:

Consumption per hour: 0.3 kWh
Costs per hour: €0,12
Use per day: 12 hours

In this scenario it would cost you € 1.44 per day, which amounts to € 43.20 per month.

What does this mean for your monthly payments?

The monthly payments for the use of a dehumidifier can therefore vary greatly, depending on the severity of the moisture problems. Here a summary of the possible costs per month:

• Minimal moisture problems: Approximately € 10.80 per month (3 hours per day)
• Severe moisture problems: Approximately € 43.20 per month (12 hours a day)

How can you limit the costs as much as possible?

There are a number of ways to limit the costs of a dehumidifier:

Smart use: Only turn on the dehumidifier when it is really necessary, for example with high humidity or after showering.

Timer function: The dehumidifiers have a timer function, so you can let them switch off automatically after a certain number of hours.

Insulation and ventilation: Improve the ventilation in your house and ensure good insulation to prevent moisture problems, so that you have to use the humidifier less often.

The great thing about a dehumidifier is that you can decide for yourself how often and how long you use the device. In some cases it is not necessary at all to run the dehumidifier daily. If the humidity in your house is not too high, you can use the dehumidifier for a few hours a day, which keeps the costs low. Even a short daily use can be sufficient to keep the air quality in balance without it making your energy bill rise.

In addition, you can also use the dehumidifier strategically, for example after a rainy day or near a leak, so that you optimize the operation of the device without using unnecessary energy.

Conclusion

A dehumidifier Van Bloomfold is a useful device to control moisture problems in the house. The costs can vary depending on the severity of the moisture problem and how long you use the device. On average it costs you between € 10 and € 43 per month, depending on the use. By consciously dealing with the use of the device and taking other measures to reduce moisture, you can keep the costs low.