How Much Does It Cost to Run Garage Door Opener?
The motor only runs seconds per open — most of an opener's electricity actually goes to its always-on standby electronics and lights. At the US-average rate of 16.5¢/kWh, running a garage door opener costs about $0.28/month ($3.31/year) at typical use. Adjust the watts, hours, and your rate below for your exact number.
Cost to run a garage door opener
$3/yr
- Per day
- $0.01
- Per month
- $0.28
- Energy per year
- 20 kWh
Cost = power (kW) × hours × days × your rate. Defaults are typical values — enter your appliance's actual watts (often on a label) and your real rate for a precise figure.
Cost to run a garage door opener by electricity rate
Same 550 W appliance, 0.1 h/day — the bill changes with where you live.
| Scenario | Rate | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest states (North Dakota) | 11.5¢ | $0.19 | $2.31 |
| US average | 16.5¢ | $0.28 | $3.31 |
| Most expensive (Hawaii) | 42.9¢ | $0.72 | $8.60 |
Find your state's rate on the electricity rates by state page, or see the appliance wattage chart for more devices.
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