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SMUG AS-CSJ72XK-4D5WT-OL
16 pints/day · Portable Dehumidifier dehumidifier
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About the SMUG AS-CSJ72XK-4D5WT-OL
The SMUG AS-CSJ72XK-4D5WT-OL is a 16 pints/day portable dehumidifier dehumidifier certified by ENERGY STAR. Its official test figure is 181 kWh of electricity a year, which at the U.S. average price of 18.19¢ per kWh comes to $33 a year, or $263 over a typical 8-year life.
Among 489 portable dehumidifier models it ranks #52 for running cost. The cheapest model of this type would save $111 in electricity over 8 years, though it may differ in size and features.
Cost to run where you live
181 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.
One of the cheapest to run
No ENERGY STAR model of the same type and size uses less electricity.
Specs
| Brand | SMUG |
| Model | AS-CSJ72XK-4D5WT-OL |
| Type | Portable Dehumidifier |
| Energy use | 181 kWh / year |
| Size | 16 pints/day |
| Water removed | 16.00 pints/day |
| Efficiency (IEF) | 1.89 L/kWh |
| Refrigerant | R-290 |
| Most efficient | Yes |
Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.
Questions people ask
How much does the SMUG AS-CSJ72XK-4D5WT-OL cost to run?
About $33 a year at the U.S. average electricity price (18.19¢/kWh), based on its ENERGY STAR rating of 181 kWh a year. In a state with expensive power it can be much more; pick your state on this page to see your number.
How much will the SMUG AS-CSJ72XK-4D5WT-OL cost in electricity over its life?
About $263 over 8 years, a typical life for a dehumidifier. Add that to the price you pay to get the true cost to own.
Is the SMUG AS-CSJ72XK-4D5WT-OL energy efficient?
It is ENERGY STAR certified, which means it meets the EPA's efficiency requirements for its type.
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