Washing Machine Electricity Calculator in Illinois
Use this appliance electricity calculator to estimate washing machine operating cost in Illinois using typical wattage and runtime assumptions tied to the statewide residential electricity rate.
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Illinois average rate | 18.86 ¢/kWh |
| Assumed wattage | 700 W |
| Typical usage pattern | 0.5 hours/day |
| Typical monthly cost | $1.98 |
| Typical yearly cost | $24.09 |
Washing Machine in Illinois 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 | Illinois monthly | U.S. monthly | Illinois yearly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light usage | 0.5 hours/day | 127.7 kWh | $1.98 | $2.00 | $24.09 |
| Typical usage | 0.5 hours/day | 127.7 kWh | $1.98 | $2.00 | $24.09 |
| Heavy usage | 2.5 hours/day | 638.8 kWh | $9.90 | $10.00 | $120.47 |
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.
More comparison links
Browse related comparisons from the energy comparison hub without leaving the calculator context.
City electricity context for Illinois
For local context, published city electricity pages complement this calculator. Links below are optional local references and do not change the statewide calculator math.
- Chicago electricity context - 17.20 ¢/kWh; est. monthly appliance profile cost $1.81
- Aurora electricity context - 17.00 ¢/kWh; est. monthly appliance profile cost $1.79
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State cost and bill pathways for Illinois
- Illinois electricity price per kWh — Residential rate benchmark used in scenario estimates
- State electricity snapshot: Illinois — Core authority page with statewide pricing context
- Illinois electricity cost analysis — State-level cost, affordability, and value overview
- Chicago electricity estimate (Illinois) — City electricity page with methodology notes where city coverage is available
- Average electricity bill in Illinois — Bill-focused context for household usage
- Illinois household bill estimator — Household profile bill scenarios with fixed monthly kWh assumptions
Historical and trend pages
- Illinois electricity price history — Historical context and trend interpretation
- Electricity inflation in Illinois — State electricity inflation analysis
- Illinois electricity price volatility — Volatility and rate movement profile
Fixed-usage and calculator pathways
- 500 kWh cost in Illinois — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
- 1,000 kWh cost in Illinois — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
- Electricity cost for 1,500 kWh in Illinois — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
- Illinois electricity cost calculator — Custom kWh and scenario cost calculation
Appliance and estimator pathways
- Refrigerator cost in Illinois — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Refrigerator calculator in Illinois — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Space Heater cost in Illinois — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Space Heater calculator in Illinois — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Window Ac cost in Illinois — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Window Ac calculator in Illinois — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
State comparison pathways for Illinois
- Illinois electricity comparisons — State-to-state comparison hub
- Illinois vs California electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
- Illinois vs Florida electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
Discovery and navigation hubs
- Illinois 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
- Illinois electricity cost overview — State-level electricity cost page with rates and typical bill context
- Illinois average electricity bill benchmark — Typical monthly bill estimate using a standard household usage assumption
- Illinois 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 Illinois — Understand what influences state electricity prices
Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: March 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.