Appliance running costs in Connecticut
Electricity and gas prices for Connecticut, and what a year of running common appliances costs at those prices.
Residential electricity
24.16 ¢/kWh
U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, July 2026
Residential natural gas
$16.83 per Mcf
U.S. Energy Information Administration, annual average, 2024
What a year of running costs
| Appliance | ENERGY STAR class | kWh a year | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dishwasher | Standard | 238 | $57 |
| Clothes dryer | Electric Standard Vented | 607 | $147 |
| Freezer | 9 - Upright freezers with automatic defrost without an automatic ice maker | 432 | $104 |
| Refrigerator | 11A - Compact All-Refrigerator - manual defrost | 215 | $52 |
| Clothes washer | Front Load | 103 | $25 |
Cost a year is the mean yearly use of the ENERGY STAR certified class with the most models, times the residential electricity price above. Repair costs and lifespans have no public source, so this page shows none. The calculator lists the assumptions it makes.
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