How Much Does A Sump Pump Cost to Run in Ohio?
A sump pump typically uses 800 watts. At 24 hours a day, drawing full power about 5% of the time, and $0.17/kWh in Ohio, it costs about $0.163 per day, $4.90 per month and $59.57 per year.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.0070.04 kWh
- Per day
- $0.1630.96 kWh
- Per week
- $1.146.72 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $4.9028.8 kWh
- Per year
- $59.57350 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does an 800-watt sump pump cost per hour?
At $0.17/kWh, it costs $0.007 per hour. The maths: 800 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.8 kWh per hour, × $0.17 = $0.136. This page assumes it draws full power about 5% of the time, so the hourly figure shown is lower.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 24 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $4.90 per month and uses 28.8 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
0.96 kWh per day, 28.8 kWh per month and 350 kWh per year at 24 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?
Test it every few months so it runs only when needed. 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 $2.88 and at 30¢ it is $8.64. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in Ohio
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 0.04 kWh | $0.007 | $0.204 | $2.48 |
| 2 hours | 0.08 kWh | $0.014 | $0.408 | $4.96 |
| 3 hours | 0.12 kWh | $0.02 | $0.612 | $7.45 |
| 4 hours | 0.16 kWh | $0.027 | $0.816 | $9.93 |
| 5 hours | 0.2 kWh | $0.034 | $1.02 | $12.41 |
| 6 hours | 0.24 kWh | $0.041 | $1.22 | $14.89 |
| 7 hours | 0.28 kWh | $0.048 | $1.43 | $17.37 |
| 8 hours | 0.32 kWh | $0.054 | $1.63 | $19.86 |
| 9 hours | 0.36 kWh | $0.061 | $1.84 | $22.34 |
| 10 hours | 0.4 kWh | $0.068 | $2.04 | $24.82 |
| 11 hours | 0.44 kWh | $0.075 | $2.24 | $27.30 |
| 12 hours | 0.48 kWh | $0.082 | $2.45 | $29.78 |
| 13 hours | 0.52 kWh | $0.088 | $2.65 | $32.27 |
| 14 hours | 0.56 kWh | $0.095 | $2.86 | $34.75 |
| 15 hours | 0.6 kWh | $0.102 | $3.06 | $37.23 |
| 16 hours | 0.64 kWh | $0.109 | $3.26 | $39.71 |
| 17 hours | 0.68 kWh | $0.116 | $3.47 | $42.19 |
| 18 hours | 0.72 kWh | $0.122 | $3.67 | $44.68 |
| 19 hours | 0.76 kWh | $0.129 | $3.88 | $47.16 |
| 20 hours | 0.8 kWh | $0.136 | $4.08 | $49.64 |
| 21 hours | 0.84 kWh | $0.143 | $4.28 | $52.12 |
| 22 hours | 0.88 kWh | $0.15 | $4.49 | $54.60 |
| 23 hours | 0.92 kWh | $0.156 | $4.69 | $57.09 |
| 24 hours | 0.96 kWh | $0.163 | $4.90 | $59.57 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 800 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.8 kWh, × 5% of the time at full power = 0.04 kWh
- Cost per hour: 0.04 kWh × $0.17 = $0.007
- Cost per day: × 24 hours = $0.163
- Month and year: × 30 days = $4.90, × 365 days = $59.57
Ohio electricity prices
Ohio pays about $0.17 per kWh, which is 3% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same sump pump would cost $5.04 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 800-watt sump pump, 24 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $5.04 |
| California | $0.32 | $9.22 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $4.46 |
| New York | $0.25 | $7.20 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $4.46 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $4.90 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $5.18 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $4.90 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $3.31 |
About sump pump running costs
A sump pump only runs when water rises, so it is on for a small share of the day.
Typical sizes: 400 W, 800 W, 1,000 W, 1,200 W.
How to spend less: Test it every few months so it runs only when needed.
What this estimate assumes
- The appliance draws full power about 5% 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 Ohio. 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.