How Much Does a Heat pump Cost to Run? (2026 Calculator)
Typical setup: 2500 W · 8 h/day · $0.180/kWh
Daily
$3.60
Monthly
$107.87
Yearly
$1312.38
Quick rate
Daily cost
$3.60
Monthly cost
$107.87
+$0.00 vs typical
Yearly cost
$1312.38
kWh / month
600.0 kWh
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A typical heat pump uses about 2500 W and costs about $3.36/day or $100.80/month at the U.S. average rate of $0.17/kWh, assuming 8 hours of use per day. At the same rate, costs range from about $2.02/day (1500 W) to $5.38/day (4000 W).
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Quickly spot cheapest, highest, and near-average monthly costs.
Top 10 cheapest
Top 10 highest
- Hawaii $238.74
- Massachusetts $186.96
- Maine $184.38
- California $181.74
- Rhode Island $180.84
- New York $170.22
- Connecticut $169.80
- New Hampshire $157.92
- Alaska $153.12
- District of Columbia $142.32
Cost by state (monthly)
At typical 2500 W and 8 h/day. Rates from our dataset (see methodology ). Open a state for a dedicated calculator page.
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ad-after-state-table Wattage range
| Level | Watts | Est. monthly @ avg rate |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 1500 W | $64.72 |
| Typical | 2500 W | $107.87 |
| High | 4000 W | $172.59 |
Energy saving tips
- Seal air leaks and improve insulation to reduce run-time.
- Use thermostats or timers so the appliance only runs when needed.
- Combine this appliance with fans or shading to reduce demand.
- Set the thermostat a few degrees higher in summer or lower in winter.
- Use ceiling fans to feel cooler at a higher thermostat setting.
FAQ
- Most heat pump units fall between 1500 W and 4000 W, with 2500 W as a typical operating value for estimates.
- Our estimates use 2500 W as the typical wattage, within a reported range of 1500–4000 W.
- At typical use (8 hours/day at 2500 W), the estimate is about 20.00 kWh/day and 600.0 kWh/month at the U.S. average rate.
- With 8 hours/day and 2500 W, this appliance uses about 20.00 kWh per day.
- At 8 hours/day, the monthly estimate is about 600.0 kWh per month.
- Per hour, the typical draw is about 2.500 kWh (at 2500 W).
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical daily cost is about $3.36/day for 8 hours/day.
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical monthly cost is about $100.80/month at 8 hours/day.
- Running for one hour at 2500 W costs about $0.42/hour (using 0.17 $/kWh as the U.S. average).
- With typical use (8 hours/day at 2500 W), the estimate is about $3.36/day or $100.80/month at the U.S. average rate.
- The estimate is about 600.0 kWh per month, which corresponds to roughly $100.80/month at the U.S. average rate. Your real bill depends on your rate and runtime.
- Use energy-saving tips tailored to this appliance. For example: Seal air leaks and improve insulation to reduce run-time. — reducing kWh reduces the bill at your local rate.