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MOISWELL vs Waykar dehumidifiers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified MOISWELL and Waykar dehumidifier, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical MOISWELL model
$96/yr
24 models
Typical Waykar model · cheaper to run
$64/yr
26 models
Difference over 8 years
$260
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | MOISWELL typical | Waykar typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 pints a day) | $52 (8) | $49 (12) | Waykar CTH30A · $21/yr |
| Medium (30 to 45 pints a day) | $68 (2) | $66 (4) | Waykar CTH120A · $62/yr |
| Large (45 pints a day and up) | $96 (14) | $92 (10) | Waykar CTH150B · $86/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 Waykar models to run
- CTH30A 9.2 pints/day · $21/yr
- PD160B 9.81 pints/day · $22/yr
- PD160B-A 9.81 pints/day · $22/yr
- PD160B-PRO 10.16 pints/day · $26/yr
- PD160B-PRO-A 10.16 pints/day · $26/yr
Questions
Are MOISWELL or Waykar dehumidifiers cheaper to run?
Waykar. The typical (median) Waykar model costs $64 a year in electricity, against $96 for MOISWELL, about $260 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 Waykar dehumidifier to run?
The Waykar CTH30A, at $21 a year (117 kWh).