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

T25DC9R Dehumidifiers · TCL

T25DC9R (TCL, ENERGY STAR Most Efficient) uses 283 kWh per year, an estimated $48.11/yr to run, ranking 30th cheapest of 80 sampled dehumidifiers, 1% below the $48.45/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Most Efficient

Est. annual energy cost
$48.11/yr
Cheaper than all but 36% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 283 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 category30th of 80
Cost percentilebottom 36%
Vs category median1% below ($48.45/yr)
Rank within same status22nd of 25 (Median $30.94/yr)
Rank within similar capacity8th of 33 · dehumidifier water removal capacity per appendix x1 pints day 19.87~29.81 (Median $48.45/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 partnerTCL Delonghi Home Appliances (Zhongshan) Co Ltd
dehumidifier typePortable Dehumidifier
dehumidifier efficiency integrated energy factor l kwh 1.85
dehumidifier water removal capacity per appendix x1 pints day24.84
annual energy consumption kwh yr283
refrigerant typeHFC-32
refrigerant with gwpHFC-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP)
refrigerant charge oz3.5
connected capableNo
date available on market2026-05-18
date certified2026-05-22
meets most efficient criteriaYes

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LIBRA-RCS25(Y)-N4-3(B)-25 ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$48.28/yr
DYD-P30 ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$43.52/yr
LDH-H251S-WUS ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$47.77/yr

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the TCL T25DC9R per year?

The TCL T25DC9R is certified at 283 kWh per year, which works out to about $48.11/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 TCL T25DC9R efficient compared with other dehumidifiers?

Among the 80 dehumidifiers compared on this site, the TCL T25DC9R ranks 30th cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 36% of the cost range. That is 1% 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 TCL T25DC9R hold?

The TCL T25DC9R is listed as ENERGY STAR Most Efficient. Among the 25 sampled dehumidifiers with that status the median running cost is $30.94/yr, and the TCL T25DC9R ranks 22nd cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the TCL T25DC9R compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified dehumidifier water removal capacity per appendix x1 pints day value of 24.84, 33 sampled models fall within +/-20% (19.87 to 29.81), and the TCL T25DC9R ranks 8th cheapest among them. The median for that size band is $48.45/yr. Comparing within a size band is more meaningful than comparing certification labels.

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