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Cost to run an electric water heater in Delaware

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$0.75/hour

Electric Water Heater at 4,000 W in Delaware (18.70¢/kWh) · $68.22/month at 3 h/day

By hours of use

UsePer dayPer monthPer year
1 h/day$0.75$22.74$273.02
2 h/day$1.50$45.48$546.04
3 h/day$2.24$68.22$819.06
4 h/day$2.99$90.96$1,092.08
8 h/day$5.98$181.91$2,184.16
12 h/day$8.98$272.87$3,276.24
24 h/day$17.95$545.74$6,552.48

Tank water heaters use 3,000-5,500 W elements; a family typically runs them 2-4 hours a day. Heat-pump models use about a third.

Same appliance, nearby states

State¢/kWhPer month
Delaware18.70$68.22
Colorado17.17$62.64
Minnesota17.20$62.75
Virginia17.64$64.35
Illinois19.32$70.48
Ohio19.38$70.70
Wisconsin19.41$70.81

FAQ

How much does it cost to run an electric water heater in Delaware?

At 4,000 W and 18.70¢/kWh: $0.75 per hour, $2.24 per day and $68.22 per month at 3 h/day.

How does Delaware compare with other states?

The same use costs $46.40/month in Nevada (cheapest) and $172.11/month in Hawaii (most expensive); the US average is $66.25.

Price: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential, August 2026 preliminary; released October 23, 2026).

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