Cost to run appliances in Maine
Electricity in Maine averages 29.99¢ per kWh.
That's about 65% more than the U.S. average (18.19¢), ranking 48 of 51 from cheapest. The most recent month, July 2026, averaged 32.41¢.
| Appliance (typical use) | Per hour | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Space heater | $0.45 | $108 |
| Oil-filled radiator | $0.45 | $108 |
| Baseboard heater | $0.45 | $108 |
| Electric blanket | 3¢ | $7.20 |
| Heated mattress pad | 3¢ | $6.48 |
| Electric fireplace | $0.45 | $53.98 |
| Heat pump (whole house) | $1.05 | $252 |
| Holiday | ||
| LED Christmas lights (10 strands) | 2¢ | $3.78 |
| Incandescent Christmas lights (10 strands) | $0.12 | $21.59 |
| Inflatable yard decoration | 4¢ | $8.10 |
| Home | ||
| Hot tub | 7¢ | $53.98 |
| Dehumidifier | $0.15 | $53.98 |
| Humidifier | 3¢ | $9.00 |
| Sump pump | $0.24 | $7.20 |
| Kitchen | ||
| Air fryer | $0.45 | $6.75 |
| Electric oven | $0.90 | $26.99 |
| Slow cooker | 6¢ | $14.40 |
| Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker) | $0.30 | $4.50 |
| Microwave | $0.33 | $2.47 |
| Coffee maker | $0.30 | $2.25 |
| Refrigerator | 2¢ | $12.96 |
| Chest freezer | 1¢ | $8.64 |
| Dishwasher | $0.54 | $16.19 |
| Laundry | ||
| Clothes dryer | $0.90 | $26.99 |
| Washing machine | $0.15 | $4.50 |
| Electric water heater | $1.35 | $121 |
| Cooling | ||
| Window air conditioner | $0.27 | $64.78 |
| Central air conditioner | $1.05 | $252 |
| Ceiling fan | 1¢ | $3.60 |
| Electronics | ||
| TV | 3¢ | $4.50 |
| Gaming PC | $0.12 | $14.40 |
| PlayStation 5 | 6¢ | $5.40 |
| Xbox Series X | 5¢ | $4.32 |
| Wi-Fi router | 0¢ | $2.16 |
| Car | ||
| EV charging (Level 2) | $2.16 | $130 |
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.