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Laundry · Vermont

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

The short answer

A typical washing machine uses about 0.50 kWh per load, which costs $0.12 per load in Vermont — about $2.58 a month at 5 loads a week.

That’s based on Vermont’s average residential rate of 23.8¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026), 30% above the US average.

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

Washing Machine cost by number of loads in Vermont

Cost at 23.8¢/kWh, the Vermont average (EIA, Jul 2026)
UsagekWh/monthPer dayPer monthPer year
1 load/week 2.2 $0.02 $0.52 $6.19
3 loads/week 6.5 $0.05 $1.55 $18.58
5 loads/week 10.9 $0.08 $2.58 $30.96
7 loads/week 15.2 $0.12 $3.61 $43.34
10 loads/week 21.7 $0.17 $5.16 $61.92
14 loads/week 30.4 $0.24 $7.22 $86.69

Vermont vs other states

At typical use, a washing machine costs $30.96 a year in Vermont — $31.61 less than in Hawaii and $14.38 more than in Louisiana.

Vermont has the 12th-most-expensive residential electricity of the 50 states and DC. Vermont electricity rates · all states ranked

Electricity price trend in Vermont

23.8¢/kWh in July 2026 — ▲ +7.3% 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 Vermont?

A typical load uses about 0.50 kWh, which costs $0.12 at Vermont’s average rate of 23.8¢/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 Vermont that costs $2.58.

Is it expensive to run a washing machine in Vermont?

Vermont has the 12th-most-expensive residential electricity of the 50 states and DC at 23.8¢/kWh — pricier than most. Running a washing machine here costs about $30.96 a year at typical use, compared with $23.87 at the national average rate.

What is the electricity rate in Vermont right now?

The average residential electricity rate in Vermont was 23.8¢ per kWh in July 2026, according to the latest EIA data — up 7.3% from a year earlier.

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