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Cost to run an electric water heater in Ohio

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$0.78/hour

Electric Water Heater at 4,000 W in Ohio (19.38¢/kWh) · $70.70/month at 3 h/day

By hours of use

UsePer dayPer monthPer year
1 h/day$0.78$23.57$282.95
2 h/day$1.55$47.13$565.90
3 h/day$2.33$70.70$848.84
4 h/day$3.10$94.26$1,131.79
8 h/day$6.20$188.53$2,263.58
12 h/day$9.30$282.79$3,395.38
24 h/day$18.60$565.59$6,790.75

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
Ohio19.38$70.70
Virginia17.64$64.35
Delaware18.70$68.22
Illinois19.32$70.48
Wisconsin19.41$70.81
Maryland21.40$78.07
Pennsylvania21.77$79.42

FAQ

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

At 4,000 W and 19.38¢/kWh: $0.78 per hour, $2.33 per day and $70.70 per month at 3 h/day.

How does Ohio 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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