How Much Does It Cost to Run Range Hood?
A range hood's fan and lights draw modest power only while you cook — its bill impact is minimal. At the US-average rate of 16.5¢/kWh, running a range hood costs about $0.75/month ($9.02/year) at typical use. Adjust the watts, hours, and your rate below for your exact number.
Cost to run a range hood
$9/yr
- Per day
- $0.02
- Per month
- $0.75
- Energy per year
- 55 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 range hood by electricity rate
Same 150 W appliance, 1 h/day — the bill changes with where you live.
| Scenario | Rate | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest states (North Dakota) | 11.5¢ | $0.53 | $6.30 |
| US average | 16.5¢ | $0.75 | $9.02 |
| Most expensive (Hawaii) | 42.9¢ | $1.96 | $23.47 |
Find your state's rate on the electricity rates by state page, or see the appliance wattage chart for more devices.
Frequently asked questions
At the US-average residential rate of 16.5¢/kWh, a range hood drawing 150 watts for about 1 hour a day costs roughly $0.02 per day, $0.75 per month, and $9.02 per year. Your actual cost depends on your electricity rate and how much you use it — adjust both in the calculator above.
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