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

Director WP160 Dehumidifiers · MOISWELL

Director WP160 (MOISWELL, ENERGY STAR Certified) uses 628 kWh per year, an estimated $106.76/yr to run, ranking 75th cheapest of 80 sampled dehumidifiers, 120% above the $48.45/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Certified

Est. annual energy cost
$106.76/yr
Cheaper than all but 92% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 628 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 category75th of 80
Cost percentilebottom 92%
Vs category median120% above ($48.45/yr)
Rank within same status50th of 55 (Median $49.30/yr)
Rank within similar capacity1st of 6 · dehumidifier water removal capacity per appendix x1 pints day 52~78 (Median $106.76/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 partnerSHENZHEN YINFENG INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
dehumidifier typeWhole-home Dehumidifier
dehumidifier efficiency integrated energy factor l kwh 2.25
dehumidifier water removal capacity per appendix x1 pints day65.00
whole home dehumidifier case volume ft34.4
annual energy consumption kwh yr628
refrigerant typeHFC-32
refrigerant with gwpHFC-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP)
refrigerant charge oz10.6
connected capableNo
date available on market2026-05-21
date certified2026-05-21
meets most efficient criteriaNo

Similar models in this category

Closest capacity first (at most two rows per identical cost).
ModelCertificationEst. energy cost
Admiral W160 ENERGY STAR Certified$106.76/yr
Admiral WP160 ENERGY STAR Certified$106.76/yr
Sailing P155 ENERGY STAR Certified$90.10/yr
Sailing P155A ENERGY STAR Certified$90.10/yr
D026W-50Pt3M ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$85.68/yr

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the MOISWELL Director WP160 per year?

The MOISWELL Director WP160 is certified at 628 kWh per year, which works out to about $106.76/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 MOISWELL Director WP160 efficient compared with other dehumidifiers?

Among the 80 dehumidifiers compared on this site, the MOISWELL Director WP160 ranks 75th cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 92% of the cost range. That is 120% above 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 MOISWELL Director WP160 hold?

The MOISWELL Director WP160 is listed as ENERGY STAR Certified. Among the 55 sampled dehumidifiers with that status the median running cost is $49.30/yr, and the MOISWELL Director WP160 ranks 50th cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the MOISWELL Director WP160 compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified dehumidifier water removal capacity per appendix x1 pints day value of 65.0, 6 sampled models fall within +/-20% (52 to 78), and the MOISWELL Director WP160 ranks 1st cheapest among them. The median for that size band is $106.76/yr. Comparing within a size band is more meaningful than comparing certification labels.

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