MegaLight PD-MPC720-WT Electricity Cost
Portable Dehumidifier ·
24.84 pints/day
Estimated electricity cost, national average rate
ENERGY STAR certifiedENERGY STAR Most Efficient
$52 per year
about $4.33 per month · at the US average
residential rate of 18.34¢/kWh (June 2026, EIA)
The math
283 kWh/year × 18.34¢ per kWh = $51.90 per year
Uses the standardized annual kWh figure every certified
model reports to EPA — so any two pages on this site compare fairly.
Run it harder or in a damper room and your number rises;
how we compute this.
Quick facts
- Rated annual energy use: 283 kWh/year (ENERGY STAR test basis).
- That is $10/year less than the median ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifier ($62/year).
- Removes 24.84 pints of water per day (federal Appendix X1 test).
- Efficiency: 1.85 liters per kWh (integrated energy factor) — higher is better.
- Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria for 2026.
What it costs in every state
Same appliance, different rates — June 2026
residential average per EIA.
Specifications
| Brand | MegaLight |
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| Model number | PD-MPC720-WT |
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| Type | Portable Dehumidifier |
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| Capacity | 24.84 pints/day |
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| Annual energy use | 283 kWh/year |
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| Integrated energy factor | 1.85 L/kWh |
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| Refrigerant | HFC-32 |
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| Smart / connected | No |
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| ENERGY STAR certified | 2026-03-06 |
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| UPC | 850040919189 |
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