Appliance Energy Cost Index Model-level energy use and running cost, from ENERGY STAR certified product data

PD12A Dehumidifiers · Glowells

PD12A (Glowells, ENERGY STAR Certified) uses 225 kWh per year, an estimated $38.25/yr to run, ranking 20th cheapest of 80 sampled dehumidifiers, 21% below the $48.45/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Certified

Est. annual energy cost
$38.25/yr
Cheaper than all but 24% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 225 kWh
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Where this model sits (computed from source data)

Figures above are computed at build time from the sampled source records - no external estimates are used.
Cost rank in category20th of 80
Cost percentilebottom 24%
Vs category median21% below ($48.45/yr)
Rank within same status6th of 55 (Median $49.30/yr)
Rank within similar capacity17th of 23 · dehumidifier water removal capacity per appendix x1 pints day 15.2~22.8 (Median $31.11/yr)
Category low to high$17.85/yr ~ $106.76/yr

Certified specifications (as reported)

Specifications exactly as reported in the certified dataset.
SpecValue
energy star partnerNingbo Hongming Waterproof Insulation Technology Co., Ltd.
dehumidifier typePortable Dehumidifier
dehumidifier efficiency integrated energy factor l kwh 1.75
dehumidifier water removal capacity per appendix x1 pints day19.00
annual energy consumption kwh yr225
refrigerant typeR290
refrigerant charge oz1.9
connected capableNo
date available on market2026-04-10
date certified2026-07-17
meets most efficient criteriaNo

Similar models in this category

Closest capacity first (at most two rows per identical cost).
ModelCertificationEst. energy cost
PD30MA-20 ENERGY STAR Certified$39.10/yr
PD30MA-20 ENERGY STAR Certified$39.10/yr
V3 ENERGY STAR Certified$33.32/yr
ES10810US-WH ENERGY STAR Certified$33.83/yr
FDD20-5272V1R5-E ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$33.66/yr

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the Glowells PD12A per year?

The Glowells PD12A is certified at 225 kWh per year, which works out to about $38.25/yr at the flat rate assumed on this site. Certified figures come from standardized test procedures, so your actual bill varies with usage and your local electricity rate.

Is the Glowells PD12A efficient compared with other dehumidifiers?

Among the 80 dehumidifiers compared on this site, the Glowells PD12A ranks 20th cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 24% of the cost range. That is 21% below the category median of $48.45/yr. The cheapest sampled model runs at $17.85/yr and the most expensive at $106.76/yr.

What ENERGY STAR status does the Glowells PD12A hold?

The Glowells PD12A is listed as ENERGY STAR Certified. Among the 55 sampled dehumidifiers with that status the median running cost is $49.30/yr, and the Glowells PD12A ranks 6th cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the Glowells PD12A compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified dehumidifier water removal capacity per appendix x1 pints day value of 19.0, 23 sampled models fall within +/-20% (15.2 to 22.8), and the Glowells PD12A ranks 17th cheapest among them. The median for that size band is $31.11/yr. Comparing within a size band is more meaningful than comparing certification labels.

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