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TCL vs Waykar dehumidifiers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified TCL and Waykar dehumidifier, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical TCL model
$78/yr
14 models
Typical Waykar model · cheaper to run
$64/yr
26 models
Difference over 8 years
$114
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | TCL typical | Waykar typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 pints a day) | $53 (4) | $49 (12) | Waykar CTH30A · $21/yr |
| Medium (30 to 45 pints a day) | $62 (3) | $66 (4) | TCL H32D44W · $62/yr |
| Large (45 pints a day and up) | $94 (7) | $92 (10) | Waykar CTH150B · $86/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
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 TCL or Waykar dehumidifiers cheaper to run?
Waykar. The typical (median) Waykar model costs $64 a year in electricity, against $78 for TCL, about $114 over a 8-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest TCL dehumidifier to run?
The TCL T25DC9R, at $51 a year (283 kWh).
What is the cheapest Waykar dehumidifier to run?
The Waykar CTH30A, at $21 a year (117 kWh).