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

PD21MB-20 Dehumidifiers · HBN

PD21MB-20 (HBN, ENERGY STAR Certified) uses 182 kWh per year, an estimated $30.94/yr to run, ranking 13th cheapest of 80 sampled dehumidifiers, 36% below the $48.45/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Certified

Est. annual energy cost
$30.94/yr
Cheaper than all but 15% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 182 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 category13th of 80
Cost percentilebottom 15%
Vs category median36% below ($48.45/yr)
Rank within same status2nd of 54 (Median $49.30/yr)
Rank within similar capacity10th of 21 · dehumidifier water removal capacity per appendix x1 pints day 12.8~19.2 (Median $30.94/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 partnerBNLINK Inc
dehumidifier typePortable Dehumidifier
dehumidifier efficiency integrated energy factor l kwh 1.85
dehumidifier water removal capacity per appendix x1 pints day16.00
annual energy consumption kwh yr182
refrigerant typeR290
refrigerant charge oz2.1
connected capableNo
date available on market2026-06-29
date certified2026-08-11
meets most efficient criteriaNo

Similar models in this category

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ModelCertificationEst. energy cost
PD21MB-20 ENERGY STAR Certified$30.94/yr
KT1415DH50WT ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$30.77/yr
OL16-D068FFN2B1/FE ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$30.77/yr
FDD20-5272V1R5-E ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$33.66/yr
FDD20-5272V1R5-E ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$33.66/yr

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the HBN PD21MB-20 per year?

The HBN PD21MB-20 is certified at 182 kWh per year, which works out to about $30.94/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 HBN PD21MB-20 efficient compared with other dehumidifiers?

Among the 80 dehumidifiers compared on this site, the HBN PD21MB-20 ranks 13th cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 15% of the cost range. That is 36% 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 HBN PD21MB-20 hold?

The HBN PD21MB-20 is listed as ENERGY STAR Certified. Among the 54 sampled dehumidifiers with that status the median running cost is $49.30/yr, and the HBN PD21MB-20 ranks 2nd cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the HBN PD21MB-20 compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified dehumidifier water removal capacity per appendix x1 pints day value of 16.0, 21 sampled models fall within +/-20% (12.8 to 19.2), and the HBN PD21MB-20 ranks 10th cheapest among them. The median for that size band is $30.94/yr. Comparing within a size band is more meaningful than comparing certification labels.

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