How Much Does A Heat Pump Cost to Run in New Hampshire?
A heat pump typically uses 2,000 watts. At 8 hours a day, drawing full power about 55% of the time, and $0.25/kWh in New Hampshire, it costs about $2.20 per day, $66.00 per month and $803.00 per year.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.2751.1 kWh
- Per day
- $2.208.8 kWh
- Per week
- $15.4061.6 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $66.00264 kWh
- Per year
- $803.003,212 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 2,000-watt heat pump cost per hour?
At $0.25/kWh, it costs $0.275 per hour. The maths: 2,000 W ÷ 1,000 = 2 kWh per hour, × $0.25 = $0.50. This page assumes it draws full power about 55% of the time, so the hourly figure shown is lower.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 8 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $66.00 per month and uses 264 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
8.8 kWh per day, 264 kWh per month and 3,212 kWh per year at 8 hours a day. A kWh is one kilowatt (1,000 W) used for one hour. It is the unit on your electricity bill.
How can I lower the cost?
Clean filters and keep outdoor coils clear; use the equipment label for a better estimate. Check your bill for the exact rate and enter it above.
Does my electricity rate change the answer?
Yes, a lot. At 10¢ per kWh the monthly cost is $26.40 and at 30¢ it is $79.20. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in New Hampshire
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 1.1 kWh | $0.275 | $8.25 | $100.38 |
| 2 hours | 2.2 kWh | $0.55 | $16.50 | $200.75 |
| 3 hours | 3.3 kWh | $0.825 | $24.75 | $301.13 |
| 4 hours | 4.4 kWh | $1.10 | $33.00 | $401.50 |
| 5 hours | 5.5 kWh | $1.38 | $41.25 | $501.88 |
| 6 hours | 6.6 kWh | $1.65 | $49.50 | $602.25 |
| 7 hours | 7.7 kWh | $1.93 | $57.75 | $702.63 |
| 8 hours | 8.8 kWh | $2.20 | $66.00 | $803.00 |
| 9 hours | 9.9 kWh | $2.48 | $74.25 | $903.38 |
| 10 hours | 11 kWh | $2.75 | $82.50 | $1,003.75 |
| 11 hours | 12.1 kWh | $3.03 | $90.75 | $1,104.13 |
| 12 hours | 13.2 kWh | $3.30 | $99.00 | $1,204.50 |
| 13 hours | 14.3 kWh | $3.58 | $107.25 | $1,304.88 |
| 14 hours | 15.4 kWh | $3.85 | $115.50 | $1,405.25 |
| 15 hours | 16.5 kWh | $4.13 | $123.75 | $1,505.63 |
| 16 hours | 17.6 kWh | $4.40 | $132.00 | $1,606.00 |
| 17 hours | 18.7 kWh | $4.68 | $140.25 | $1,706.38 |
| 18 hours | 19.8 kWh | $4.95 | $148.50 | $1,806.75 |
| 19 hours | 20.9 kWh | $5.23 | $156.75 | $1,907.13 |
| 20 hours | 22 kWh | $5.50 | $165.00 | $2,007.50 |
| 21 hours | 23.1 kWh | $5.78 | $173.25 | $2,107.88 |
| 22 hours | 24.2 kWh | $6.05 | $181.50 | $2,208.25 |
| 23 hours | 25.3 kWh | $6.33 | $189.75 | $2,308.63 |
| 24 hours | 26.4 kWh | $6.60 | $198.00 | $2,409.00 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 2,000 W ÷ 1,000 = 2 kWh, × 55% of the time at full power = 1.1 kWh
- Cost per hour: 1.1 kWh × $0.25 = $0.275
- Cost per day: × 8 hours = $2.20
- Month and year: × 30 days = $66.00, × 365 days = $803.00
New Hampshire electricity prices
New Hampshire pays about $0.25 per kWh, which is 43% higher than the US average of $0.175. The same heat pump would cost $46.20 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 2,000-watt heat pump, 8 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $46.20 |
| California | $0.32 | $84.48 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $40.92 |
| New York | $0.25 | $66.00 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $40.92 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $44.88 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $47.52 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $44.88 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $30.36 |
About heat pump running costs
A heat pump moves heat rather than making all heat with resistance elements. Its electrical draw varies with outdoor temperature and system size.
Typical sizes: 1,500 W, 2,000 W, 3,000 W, 4,000 W.
How to spend less: Clean filters and keep outdoor coils clear; use the equipment label for a better estimate.
What this estimate assumes
- The appliance draws full power about 55% of the time, because it cycles on and off.
- Wattage is the typical label value, not a measured value. Check the label on your own appliance.
- The rate is an approximate residential average in New Hampshire. Your bill may include fixed fees, tiers or time-of-use pricing. Edit the rate above.
- A month is 30 days and a year is 365 days.