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

CHWA80A Dehumidifiers · Waykar

CHWA80A (Waykar, ENERGY STAR Most Efficient) uses 260 kWh per year, an estimated $44.20/yr to run, ranking 24th cheapest of 80 sampled dehumidifiers, 9% below the $48.45/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Most Efficient

Est. annual energy cost
$44.20/yr
Cheaper than all but 29% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 260 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 category24th of 80
Cost percentilebottom 29%
Vs category median9% below ($48.45/yr)
Rank within same status16th of 25 (Median $30.94/yr)
Rank within similar capacity2nd of 33 · dehumidifier water removal capacity per appendix x1 pints day 19.93~29.89 (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 partnerWaykar
dehumidifier typePortable Dehumidifier
dehumidifier efficiency integrated energy factor l kwh 1.90
dehumidifier water removal capacity per appendix x1 pints day24.91
annual energy consumption kwh yr260
refrigerant typeHFC-32
refrigerant with gwpHFC-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP)
refrigerant charge oz3.7
connected capableNo
date available on market2026-06-26
date certified2026-07-03
meets most efficient criteriaYes

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the Waykar CHWA80A per year?

The Waykar CHWA80A is certified at 260 kWh per year, which works out to about $44.20/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 Waykar CHWA80A efficient compared with other dehumidifiers?

Among the 80 dehumidifiers compared on this site, the Waykar CHWA80A ranks 24th cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 29% of the cost range. That is 9% 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 Waykar CHWA80A hold?

The Waykar CHWA80A 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 Waykar CHWA80A ranks 16th cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the Waykar CHWA80A compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified dehumidifier water removal capacity per appendix x1 pints day value of 24.91, 33 sampled models fall within +/-20% (19.93 to 29.89), and the Waykar CHWA80A ranks 2nd 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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