Energy costs · October 2026 prices
How much does it cost to run a coffee maker?
A typical coffee maker uses about 1,050 watts, so it costs about 20¢ an hour to run at the U.S. average electricity price of 19.0¢ per kWh (October 2026). Used 15 minutes a day, that is about $1.50 a month, or $17.96 a year.
Key figures
- 900–1,200 Wtypical wattage (U.S. Department of Energy)
- 20¢per hour at 19.0¢/kWh
- $1.50per month, used 15 minutes a day
- 7.9 kWhper month at that use
Coffee makers use most of their power while heating water; a warming plate keeps drawing power for as long as the machine stays on. Switching the machine off after brewing, or using a thermal carafe instead of a warming plate, cuts the daily cost.
Cost by region
| Region | Price per kWh | Per hour | Per month (15 minutes a day) | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. average | 19.0¢ | 20¢ | $1.50 | $17.96 |
| Northeast | 26.6¢ | 28¢ | $2.09 | $25.14 |
| Midwest | 19.3¢ | 20¢ | $1.52 | $18.24 |
| South | 16.2¢ | 17¢ | $1.28 | $15.31 |
| West | 20.1¢ | 21¢ | $1.58 | $18.99 |
Cost per hour in every state (August 2026)
| State | ¢ per kWh | Per hour | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16.3¢ | 17¢ | $1.29 |
| Alaska | 29.4¢ | 31¢ | $2.32 |
| Arizona | 15.1¢ | 16¢ | $1.19 |
| Arkansas | 14.4¢ | 15¢ | $1.13 |
| California | 29.8¢ | 31¢ | $2.34 |
| Colorado | 17.2¢ | 18¢ | $1.35 |
| Connecticut | 24.5¢ | 26¢ | $1.93 |
| Delaware | 18.7¢ | 20¢ | $1.47 |
| District of Columbia | 26.0¢ | 27¢ | $2.05 |
| Florida | 15.0¢ | 16¢ | $1.18 |
| Georgia | 15.9¢ | 17¢ | $1.25 |
| Hawaii | 47.2¢ | 50¢ | $3.72 |
| Idaho | 13.4¢ | 14¢ | $1.05 |
| Illinois | 19.3¢ | 20¢ | $1.52 |
| Indiana | 17.0¢ | 18¢ | $1.34 |
| Iowa | 17.1¢ | 18¢ | $1.34 |
| Kansas | 15.5¢ | 16¢ | $1.22 |
| Kentucky | 13.8¢ | 14¢ | $1.09 |
| Louisiana | 12.9¢ | 14¢ | $1.01 |
| Maine | 32.1¢ | 34¢ | $2.53 |
| Maryland | 21.4¢ | 22¢ | $1.69 |
| Massachusetts | 30.5¢ | 32¢ | $2.40 |
| Michigan | 23.0¢ | 24¢ | $1.81 |
| Minnesota | 17.2¢ | 18¢ | $1.35 |
| Mississippi | 14.4¢ | 15¢ | $1.14 |
| Missouri | 16.0¢ | 17¢ | $1.26 |
| Montana | 15.6¢ | 16¢ | $1.23 |
| Nebraska | 13.5¢ | 14¢ | $1.07 |
| Nevada | 12.7¢ | 13¢ | $1.00 |
| New Hampshire | 27.6¢ | 29¢ | $2.18 |
| New Jersey | 24.6¢ | 26¢ | $1.94 |
| New Mexico | 16.5¢ | 17¢ | $1.30 |
| New York | 28.7¢ | 30¢ | $2.26 |
| North Carolina | 15.0¢ | 16¢ | $1.18 |
| North Dakota | 13.3¢ | 14¢ | $1.05 |
| Ohio | 19.4¢ | 20¢ | $1.53 |
| Oklahoma | 14.8¢ | 16¢ | $1.17 |
| Oregon | 15.9¢ | 17¢ | $1.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.8¢ | 23¢ | $1.71 |
| Rhode Island | 28.2¢ | 30¢ | $2.22 |
| South Carolina | 15.8¢ | 17¢ | $1.24 |
| South Dakota | 15.2¢ | 16¢ | $1.19 |
| Tennessee | 13.4¢ | 14¢ | $1.06 |
| Texas | 15.9¢ | 17¢ | $1.25 |
| Utah | 13.3¢ | 14¢ | $1.05 |
| Vermont | 23.8¢ | 25¢ | $1.88 |
| Virginia | 17.6¢ | 19¢ | $1.39 |
| Washington | 14.6¢ | 15¢ | $1.15 |
| West Virginia | 16.3¢ | 17¢ | $1.28 |
| Wisconsin | 19.4¢ | 20¢ | $1.53 |
| Wyoming | 14.4¢ | 15¢ | $1.14 |
State prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, residential customers.
Running cost calculator
Cost = watts × hours ÷ 1,000 × price per kWh (the DOE formula). The wattage on your appliance’s label or in its manual gives the most accurate result; appliances that cycle on and off (heaters with a thermostat, dehumidifiers) use less than their rated wattage.
Coffee makers in our catalogue by wattage
| Model | Watts | Per hour | Per month (15 minutes a day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonavita 8-Cup One-Touch Coffee Maker BV1900TS | 1,500 W | 29¢ | $2.14 |
Wattage as listed by the manufacturer for each model; at the U.S. average price.
Compared with other appliances
| Appliance | Cost per hour of use |
|---|---|
| Coffee makers | 20¢ |
| Clothes dryers | 65¢ |
| Dishwashers | 34¢ |
| Hair dryers | 29¢ |
| Space heaters | 29¢ |
| Electric kettles | 29¢ |
| Clothes irons | 27¢ |
| Toaster ovens | 23¢ |
| Vacuum cleaners | 23¢ |
More about coffee makers
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- KitchenAid Coffee Makers compared
- Safety: 8 CPSC recalls since 2010 mention coffee makers or similar products. Search recalls
- Running costs of other appliances
Sources: electricity prices from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Average Price Data, “Electricity per kWh” (about the data); U.S. Department of Energy typical wattages (Estimating Appliance and Home Electronic Energy Use, Virginia Cooperative Extension BSE-301NP, developed with DOE, 2020). Cost = watts × hours ÷ 1,000 × price per kWh. Your own price per kWh, including delivery charges and taxes, is on your electricity bill.