Washing Machine Electricity Calculator in Alaska
Use this appliance electricity calculator to estimate washing machine operating cost in Alaska using typical wattage and runtime assumptions tied to the statewide residential electricity rate.
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alaska average rate | 25.79 ¢/kWh |
| Assumed wattage | 700 W |
| Typical usage pattern | 0.5 hours/day |
| Typical monthly cost | $2.71 |
| Typical yearly cost | $32.95 |
Washing Machine in Alaska vs U.S. benchmark
Calculator assumptions
This calculator uses a typical wattage range of 400-1,400 W, with a standard working assumption of 700 watts for 0.5 hours/day. The formula is kWh = (watts × hours) / 1000.
At this profile, the appliance uses 10.5 kWh per month and 127.7 kWh per year in the model.
Appliance calculator scenarios
| Scenario | Hours/day | Annual energy | Alaska monthly | U.S. monthly | Alaska yearly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light usage | 0.5 hours/day | 127.7 kWh | $2.71 | $1.92 | $32.95 |
| Typical usage | 0.5 hours/day | 127.7 kWh | $2.71 | $1.92 | $32.95 |
| Heavy usage | 2.5 hours/day | 638.8 kWh | $13.54 | $9.58 | $164.73 |
Appliance cost reference page
The dedicated appliance page below uses the same statewide rate and wattage assumptions in a longer-form layout. This calculator stays focused on quick hour-profile comparisons.
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State cost and bill pathways for Alaska
- Alaska electricity price per kWh — Residential rate benchmark used in scenario estimates
- State electricity snapshot: Alaska — Core authority page with statewide pricing context
- Alaska electricity cost analysis — State-level cost, affordability, and value overview
- Average electricity bill in Alaska — Bill-focused context for household usage
- Alaska household bill estimator — Household profile bill scenarios with fixed monthly kWh assumptions
- Knowledge profile for Alaska — Machine-readable state profile and metrics
Historical and trend pages
- Alaska electricity price history — Historical context and trend interpretation
- Electricity inflation in Alaska — State electricity inflation analysis
- Alaska electricity price volatility — Volatility and rate movement profile
Fixed-usage and calculator pathways
- 500 kWh cost in Alaska — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
- 1,000 kWh cost in Alaska — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
- Electricity cost for 1,500 kWh in Alaska — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
- Alaska electricity cost calculator — Custom kWh and scenario cost calculation
Appliance and estimator pathways
- Refrigerator cost in Alaska — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
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- Space Heater cost in Alaska — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Space Heater calculator in Alaska — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Window Ac cost in Alaska — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Window Ac calculator in Alaska — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
State comparison pathways for Alaska
- Alaska electricity comparisons — State-to-state comparison hub
- Alaska vs California electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
- Alaska vs Florida electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
Discovery and navigation hubs
- Alaska electricity hub — Guide to this state's electricity rate, usage, comparison, and tool pages
- Electricity cost scenario hub — Entry point for residential and industry scenario pages
- Alaska electricity cost overview — State-level electricity cost page with rates and typical bill context
- Alaska average electricity bill benchmark — Typical monthly bill estimate using a standard household usage assumption
- Alaska electricity bill estimator — Household profile bill scenarios for this state
- Electricity usage hubs — Browse cost pages by common household usage tiers
Consumer electricity drivers
- Price drivers in Alaska — Understand what influences state electricity prices
Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: February 2026. Estimates are energy-only and exclude delivery charges, taxes, and fixed utility fees. For how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.