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Laundry · Hawaii

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

The short answer

A typical washing machine uses about 0.50 kWh per load, which costs $0.24 per load in Hawaii — about $5.21 a month at 5 loads a week.

Hawaii’s average residential rate was 48.0¢ per kWh in July 2026 (EIA), 162% above the US average.

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

Washing Machine cost by number of loads in Hawaii

Cost at 48.0¢/kWh, the Hawaii average (EIA, Jul 2026)
UsagekWh/monthPer dayPer monthPer year
1 load/week 2.2 $0.03 $1.04 $12.51
3 loads/week 6.5 $0.10 $3.13 $37.54
5 loads/week 10.9 $0.17 $5.21 $62.57
7 loads/week 15.2 $0.24 $7.30 $87.60
10 loads/week 21.7 $0.34 $10.43 $125
14 loads/week 30.4 $0.48 $14.60 $175

Hawaii vs other states

Hawaii has the most expensive electricity in the country, so running a washing machine here costs $45.99 more a year than in Louisiana at the same usage.

Hawaii has the most expensive residential electricity of the 50 states and DC. electricity prices in Hawaii · all states ranked

Electricity price trend in Hawaii

48.0¢/kWh in July 2026 — ▲ +22.0% 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 Hawaii?

A typical load uses about 0.50 kWh, which costs $0.24 at Hawaii’s average rate of 48.0¢/kWh. An efficient model can cost as little as $0.14 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 Hawaii that costs $5.21.

Is it expensive to run a washing machine in Hawaii?

Hawaii has the most expensive residential electricity of the 50 states and DC at 48.0¢/kWh — one of the most expensive. Running a washing machine here costs about $62.57 a year at typical use, compared with $23.87 at the national average rate.

What is the electricity rate in Hawaii right now?

The average residential electricity rate in Hawaii was 48.0¢ per kWh in July 2026, according to the latest EIA data — up 22.0% from a year earlier.

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