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Laundry · Michigan

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

The short answer

Each load in a washing machine costs about $0.12 in Michigan (0.50 kWh per load). At 5 loads a week, that adds up to $2.50 a month, or $30.05 a year.

That’s based on Michigan’s average residential rate of 23.1¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026), 26% above the US average.

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

Washing Machine cost by number of loads in Michigan

Cost at 23.1¢/kWh, the Michigan average (EIA, Jul 2026)
UsagekWh/monthPer dayPer monthPer year
1 load/week 2.2 $0.02 $0.50 $6.01
3 loads/week 6.5 $0.05 $1.50 $18.03
5 loads/week 10.9 $0.08 $2.50 $30.05
7 loads/week 15.2 $0.12 $3.51 $42.07
10 loads/week 21.7 $0.16 $5.01 $60.09
14 loads/week 30.4 $0.23 $7.01 $84.13

Michigan vs other states

At typical use, a washing machine costs $30.05 a year in Michigan — $32.52 less than in Hawaii and $13.47 more than in Louisiana.

Michigan has the 13th-most-expensive residential electricity of the 50 states and DC. electricity prices in Michigan · all states ranked

Electricity price trend in Michigan

23.1¢/kWh in July 2026 — ▲ +12.2% 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 Michigan?

A typical load uses about 0.50 kWh, which costs $0.12 at Michigan’s average rate of 23.1¢/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 Michigan that costs $2.50.

Is it expensive to run a washing machine in Michigan?

Michigan has the 13th-most-expensive residential electricity of the 50 states and DC at 23.1¢/kWh — pricier than most. Running a washing machine here costs about $30.05 a year at typical use, compared with $23.87 at the national average rate.

What is the electricity rate in Michigan right now?

The average residential electricity rate in Michigan was 23.1¢ per kWh in July 2026, according to the latest EIA data — up 12.2% from a year earlier.

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