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MOISWELL vs TCL dehumidifiers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified MOISWELL and TCL dehumidifier, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical MOISWELL model
$96/yr
24 models
Typical TCL model · cheaper to run
$78/yr
14 models
Difference over 8 years
$146
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | MOISWELL typical | TCL typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 pints a day) | $52 (8) | $53 (4) | TCL T25DC9R · $51/yr |
| Medium (30 to 45 pints a day) | $68 (2) | $62 (3) | TCL H32D44W · $62/yr |
| Large (45 pints a day and up) | $96 (14) | $94 (7) | TCL H50D44W · $94/yr |
Cheapest MOISWELL models to run
- Defender M7R 24.43 pints/day · $52/yr
- Defender ME-7 24.43 pints/day · $52/yr
- Defender ME-7S 24.43 pints/day · $52/yr
- Defender MS7R 24.43 pints/day · $52/yr
- Defender S60 24.43 pints/day · $52/yr
Cheapest TCL models to run
- T25DC9R 24.84 pints/day · $51/yr
- H25D44W 24.48 pints/day · $53/yr
- T25DC3S 24.48 pints/day · $53/yr
- W25D93 24.48 pints/day · $53/yr
- H32D44W 32.46 pints/day · $62/yr
Questions
Are MOISWELL or TCL dehumidifiers cheaper to run?
TCL. The typical (median) TCL model costs $78 a year in electricity, against $96 for MOISWELL, about $146 over a 8-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest MOISWELL dehumidifier to run?
The MOISWELL Defender M7R, at $52 a year (285 kWh).
What is the cheapest TCL dehumidifier to run?
The TCL T25DC9R, at $51 a year (283 kWh).