Cost to run appliances in Delaware
Electricity in Delaware averages 17.86¢ per kWh.
That's about 2% less than the U.S. average (18.19¢), ranking 33 of 51 from cheapest. The most recent month, July 2026, averaged 18.48¢.
| Appliance (typical use) | Per hour | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Space heater | $0.27 | $64.30 |
| Oil-filled radiator | $0.27 | $64.30 |
| Baseboard heater | $0.27 | $64.30 |
| Electric blanket | 2¢ | $4.29 |
| Heated mattress pad | 2¢ | $3.86 |
| Electric fireplace | $0.27 | $32.15 |
| Heat pump (whole house) | $0.63 | $150 |
| Holiday | ||
| LED Christmas lights (10 strands) | 1¢ | $2.25 |
| Incandescent Christmas lights (10 strands) | 7¢ | $12.86 |
| Inflatable yard decoration | 3¢ | $4.82 |
| Home | ||
| Hot tub | 4¢ | $32.15 |
| Dehumidifier | 9¢ | $32.15 |
| Humidifier | 2¢ | $5.36 |
| Sump pump | $0.14 | $4.29 |
| Kitchen | ||
| Air fryer | $0.27 | $4.02 |
| Electric oven | $0.54 | $16.07 |
| Slow cooker | 4¢ | $8.57 |
| Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker) | $0.18 | $2.68 |
| Microwave | $0.20 | $1.47 |
| Coffee maker | $0.18 | $1.34 |
| Refrigerator | 1¢ | $7.72 |
| Chest freezer | 1¢ | $5.14 |
| Dishwasher | $0.32 | $9.64 |
| Laundry | ||
| Clothes dryer | $0.54 | $16.07 |
| Washing machine | 9¢ | $2.68 |
| Electric water heater | $0.80 | $72.33 |
| Cooling | ||
| Window air conditioner | $0.16 | $38.58 |
| Central air conditioner | $0.63 | $150 |
| Ceiling fan | 1¢ | $2.14 |
| Electronics | ||
| TV | 2¢ | $2.68 |
| Gaming PC | 7¢ | $8.57 |
| PlayStation 5 | 4¢ | $3.21 |
| Xbox Series X | 3¢ | $2.57 |
| Wi-Fi router | 0¢ | $1.29 |
| Car | ||
| EV charging (Level 2) | $1.29 | $77.16 |
Rates are average residential prices from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, January–July 2026 (EIA Electric Power Monthly). Your bill's rate may differ, so enter your own in the calculator.