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Laundry · Ohio

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

The short answer

Each load in a washing machine costs about $0.10 in Ohio (0.50 kWh per load). At 5 loads a week, that adds up to $2.11 a month, or $25.35 a year.

Ohio’s average residential rate was 19.5¢ per kWh in July 2026 (EIA), 6% above the US average.

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

Washing Machine cost by number of loads in Ohio

Cost at 19.5¢/kWh, the Ohio average (EIA, Jul 2026)
UsagekWh/monthPer dayPer monthPer year
1 load/week 2.2 $0.01 $0.42 $5.07
3 loads/week 6.5 $0.04 $1.27 $15.21
5 loads/week 10.9 $0.07 $2.11 $25.35
7 loads/week 15.2 $0.10 $2.96 $35.50
10 loads/week 21.7 $0.14 $4.23 $50.71
14 loads/week 30.4 $0.19 $5.92 $70.99

Ohio vs other states

At typical use, a washing machine costs $25.35 a year in Ohio — $37.22 less than in Hawaii and $8.77 more than in Louisiana.

Ohio has the 16th-most-expensive residential electricity of the 50 states and DC. Ohio price per kWh · all states ranked

Electricity price trend in Ohio

19.5¢/kWh in July 2026 — ▲ +11.9% 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 Ohio?

A typical load uses about 0.50 kWh, which costs $0.10 at Ohio’s average rate of 19.5¢/kWh. An efficient model can cost as little as $0.06 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 Ohio that costs $2.11.

Is it expensive to run a washing machine in Ohio?

Ohio has the 16th-most-expensive residential electricity of the 50 states and DC at 19.5¢/kWh — pricier than most. Running a washing machine here costs about $25.35 a year at typical use, compared with $23.87 at the national average rate.

What is the electricity rate in Ohio right now?

The average residential electricity rate in Ohio was 19.5¢ per kWh in July 2026, according to the latest EIA data — up 11.9% from a year earlier.

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