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Laundry · Minnesota

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

The short answer

A typical washing machine uses about 0.50 kWh per load, which costs $0.09 per load in Minnesota — about $1.90 a month at 5 loads a week.

That’s based on Minnesota’s average residential rate of 17.5¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026), 5% below the US average.

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

Washing Machine cost by number of loads in Minnesota

Cost at 17.5¢/kWh, the Minnesota average (EIA, Jul 2026)
UsagekWh/monthPer dayPer monthPer year
1 load/week 2.2 $0.01 $0.38 $4.55
3 loads/week 6.5 $0.04 $1.14 $13.65
5 loads/week 10.9 $0.06 $1.90 $22.75
7 loads/week 15.2 $0.09 $2.65 $31.85
10 loads/week 21.7 $0.12 $3.79 $45.49
14 loads/week 30.4 $0.17 $5.31 $63.69

Minnesota vs other states

At typical use, a washing machine costs $22.75 a year in Minnesota — $39.82 less than in Hawaii and $6.17 more than in Louisiana.

Minnesota has the 21st-most-expensive residential electricity of the 50 states and DC. Minnesota electricity rates · all states ranked

Electricity price trend in Minnesota

17.5¢/kWh in July 2026 — ▲ +3.1% 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 Minnesota?

A typical load uses about 0.50 kWh, which costs $0.09 at Minnesota’s average rate of 17.5¢/kWh. An efficient model can cost as little as $0.05 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 Minnesota that costs $1.90.

Is it expensive to run a washing machine in Minnesota?

Minnesota has the 21st-most-expensive residential electricity of the 50 states and DC at 17.5¢/kWh — close to the middle of the pack. Running a washing machine here costs about $22.75 a year at typical use, compared with $23.87 at the national average rate.

What is the electricity rate in Minnesota right now?

The average residential electricity rate in Minnesota was 17.5¢ per kWh in July 2026, according to the latest EIA data — up 3.1% from a year earlier.

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