How Much Does A Vacuum Cleaner Cost to Run in Maine?
A vacuum cleaner typically uses 1,000 watts. At 0.5 hours a day and $0.28/kWh in Maine, it costs about $0.14 per day, $4.20 per month and $51.10 per year.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.281 kWh
- Per day
- $0.140.5 kWh
- Per week
- $0.983.5 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $4.2015 kWh
- Per year
- $51.10183 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 1,000-watt vacuum cleaner cost per hour?
At $0.28/kWh, it costs $0.28 per hour. The maths: 1,000 W ÷ 1,000 = 1 kWh per hour, × $0.28 = $0.28.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 0.5 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $4.20 per month and uses 15 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
0.5 kWh per day, 15 kWh per month and 183 kWh per year at 0.5 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?
Empty the bin or bag before it is full so suction stays strong. 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 $1.50 and at 30¢ it is $4.50. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in Maine
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 1 kWh | $0.28 | $8.40 | $102.20 |
| 2 hours | 2 kWh | $0.56 | $16.80 | $204.40 |
| 3 hours | 3 kWh | $0.84 | $25.20 | $306.60 |
| 4 hours | 4 kWh | $1.12 | $33.60 | $408.80 |
| 5 hours | 5 kWh | $1.40 | $42.00 | $511.00 |
| 6 hours | 6 kWh | $1.68 | $50.40 | $613.20 |
| 7 hours | 7 kWh | $1.96 | $58.80 | $715.40 |
| 8 hours | 8 kWh | $2.24 | $67.20 | $817.60 |
| 9 hours | 9 kWh | $2.52 | $75.60 | $919.80 |
| 10 hours | 10 kWh | $2.80 | $84.00 | $1,022.00 |
| 11 hours | 11 kWh | $3.08 | $92.40 | $1,124.20 |
| 12 hours | 12 kWh | $3.36 | $100.80 | $1,226.40 |
| 13 hours | 13 kWh | $3.64 | $109.20 | $1,328.60 |
| 14 hours | 14 kWh | $3.92 | $117.60 | $1,430.80 |
| 15 hours | 15 kWh | $4.20 | $126.00 | $1,533.00 |
| 16 hours | 16 kWh | $4.48 | $134.40 | $1,635.20 |
| 17 hours | 17 kWh | $4.76 | $142.80 | $1,737.40 |
| 18 hours | 18 kWh | $5.04 | $151.20 | $1,839.60 |
| 19 hours | 19 kWh | $5.32 | $159.60 | $1,941.80 |
| 20 hours | 20 kWh | $5.60 | $168.00 | $2,044.00 |
| 21 hours | 21 kWh | $5.88 | $176.40 | $2,146.20 |
| 22 hours | 22 kWh | $6.16 | $184.80 | $2,248.40 |
| 23 hours | 23 kWh | $6.44 | $193.20 | $2,350.60 |
| 24 hours | 24 kWh | $6.72 | $201.60 | $2,452.80 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 1,000 W ÷ 1,000 = 1 kWh
- Cost per hour: 1 kWh × $0.28 = $0.28
- Cost per day: × 0.5 hours = $0.14
- Month and year: × 30 days = $4.20, × 365 days = $51.10
Maine electricity prices
Maine pays about $0.28 per kWh, which is 60% higher than the US average of $0.175. The same vacuum cleaner would cost $2.63 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 1,000-watt vacuum cleaner, 0.5 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $2.63 |
| California | $0.32 | $4.80 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $2.33 |
| New York | $0.25 | $3.75 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $2.33 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $2.55 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $2.70 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $2.55 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $1.73 |
About vacuum cleaner running costs
Vacuum cleaners draw high power but are used for short periods.
Typical sizes: 600 W, 1,000 W, 1,400 W, 1,800 W.
How to spend less: Empty the bin or bag before it is full so suction stays strong.
What this estimate assumes
- The appliance draws its full stated wattage the whole time it is on. Real units with a thermostat cycle off and cost less.
- 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 Maine. 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.