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Laundry · Connecticut

How Much Does It Cost to Run a Washing Machine in Connecticut?

The short answer

A typical washing machine uses about 0.50 kWh per load, which costs $0.12 per load in Connecticut — about $2.62 a month at 5 loads a week.

That’s based on Connecticut’s average residential rate of 24.2¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026), 32% above the US average.

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

Washing Machine cost by number of loads in Connecticut

Cost at 24.2¢/kWh, the Connecticut average (EIA, Jul 2026)
UsagekWh/monthPer dayPer monthPer year
1 load/week 2.2 $0.02 $0.52 $6.30
3 loads/week 6.5 $0.05 $1.57 $18.90
5 loads/week 10.9 $0.09 $2.62 $31.49
7 loads/week 15.2 $0.12 $3.67 $44.09
10 loads/week 21.7 $0.17 $5.25 $62.99
14 loads/week 30.4 $0.24 $7.35 $88.18

Connecticut vs other states

At typical use, a washing machine costs $31.49 a year in Connecticut — $31.08 less than in Hawaii and $14.91 more than in Louisiana.

Connecticut has the 11th-most-expensive residential electricity of the 50 states and DC. electricity prices in Connecticut · all states ranked

Electricity price trend in Connecticut

24.2¢/kWh in July 2026 — ▼ −12.5% from a year earlier.

How to lower the cost of running a washing machine

The motor and pump in a washing machine use relatively little electricity: around 0.3–0.5 kWh per load for a cold wash. A hot wash with water from an electric water heater can push the total to 2 kWh or more per load. Front-loaders and high-efficiency top-loaders use less water and spin clothes drier, which also cuts dryer time.

  • Wash in cold water — modern detergents clean well, and it can cut energy per load by up to 90%.
  • Run full loads and use the high-spin setting to shorten drying time.
  • Use the eco cycle for lightly soiled clothes.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost per load to run a washing machine in Connecticut?

A typical load uses about 0.50 kWh, which costs $0.12 at Connecticut’s average rate of 24.2¢/kWh. An efficient model can cost as little as $0.07 per load.

How many kWh does a washing machine use per month?

At 5 loads a week, a typical washing machine uses about 10.9 kWh a month. In Connecticut that costs $2.62.

Is it expensive to run a washing machine in Connecticut?

Connecticut has the 11th-most-expensive residential electricity of the 50 states and DC at 24.2¢/kWh — pricier than most. Running a washing machine here costs about $31.49 a year at typical use, compared with $23.87 at the national average rate.

What is the electricity rate in Connecticut right now?

The average residential electricity rate in Connecticut was 24.2¢ per kWh in July 2026, according to the latest EIA data — down 12.5% from a year earlier.

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