Cost to run appliances in Delaware
Updated August 2026 · average residential rates
Quick answer: Delaware pays 16.8¢/kWh on average — 1% below the US average, #35 cheapest of 51. A space heater costs about $45.96/month here (6 h/day); every other appliance is in the table below at local rates.
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typically 750–1,500 W (most run at 1,500 W on high) · default assumes 6 hours/day on high during cold months
25.2¢
per hour running
$1.51
per day
$45.96
per month
$552
per year
Uses about 9.0 kWh/day at 16.8¢/kWh (Delaware). National average would be $46.24/month.
Every appliance at Delaware rates
Winter tip: see what heating a home costs in Delaware — electric, heat pump, gas, oil and more.