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Kitchen · Washington

How Much Does It Cost to Run an Electric Oven in Washington?

The short answer

Running a 3,000W electric oven in Washington costs about $0.26 an hour. At 1 hour a day, that’s roughly $8.05 a month and $96.64 a year.

Washington’s average residential rate was 14.7¢ per kWh in July 2026 (EIA), 20% below the US average.

Source: U.S. EIA, July 2026 data · Updated

Electric Oven cost by daily use in Washington

Cost at 14.7¢/kWh, the Washington average (EIA, Jul 2026)
Daily usekWh/monthPer dayPer monthPer year
1 hour/day 54.8 $0.26 $8.05 $96.64
2 hours/day 109.5 $0.53 $16.11 $193
4 hours/day 219.0 $1.06 $32.22 $387
8 hours/day 438.0 $2.12 $64.44 $773
12 hours/day 657.1 $3.18 $96.66 $1,160
24 hours/day 1,314.1 $6.35 $193 $2,319

Washington vs other states

At typical use, an electric oven costs $96.64 a year in Washington — $219 less than in Hawaii and $13.07 more than in Louisiana.

Washington has the 13th-cheapest residential electricity of the 50 states and DC. Washington electricity rates · all states ranked

Electricity price trend in Washington

14.7¢/kWh in July 2026 — ▲ +9.4% from a year earlier.

How to lower the cost of running an electric oven

Electric ovens use their full wattage during preheating, then switch the elements on and off to hold the set temperature. On average, a 3,000W oven baking at 350°F uses roughly 60% of its rated power — about 1.8 kWh per hour. Convection mode can shorten cooking times by about 25%, and a smaller appliance like an air fryer or toaster oven uses far less energy for small meals.

  • Skip preheating for long roasts and casseroles where precise timing doesn't matter.
  • Use convection mode and lower the temperature by 25°F.
  • Cook several dishes at once, and use the air fryer or microwave for small portions.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run an electric oven for 24 hours in Washington?

Running a 3,000W electric oven for 24 hours uses about 43.2 kWh, which costs about $6.35 at Washington’s average rate of 14.7¢/kWh.

How many kWh does an electric oven use per month?

At 1 hour a day, a typical electric oven uses about 54.8 kWh a month. In Washington that costs $8.05.

Is it expensive to run an electric oven in Washington?

Washington has the 13th-cheapest residential electricity of the 50 states and DC at 14.7¢/kWh — cheaper than most. Running an electric oven here costs about $96.64 a year at typical use, compared with $120 at the national average rate.

What is the electricity rate in Washington right now?

The average residential electricity rate in Washington was 14.7¢ per kWh in July 2026, according to the latest EIA data — up 9.4% from a year earlier.

How much electricity does an oven use per hour?

About 2–3 kWh per hour on average for a typical electric oven at 350°F, since the elements cycle once the oven is hot.

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