kitchen · 400W typical
Running a juicer costs about $0.10/month.
That's the typical juicer at 400W, run 0.05 hours a day at the US-average rate of 16.5¢/kWh. Change any of those and the number moves — use the calculator below to see yours.
Estimated cost
Full-power draw for 0.05 hours at 16.5¢/kWh.
How you use it
Cost shifts with how long it's on.
The same juicer can cost very different amounts depending on usage patterns. Three common scenarios, at the US-average rate.
daily morning juice
$0.10
per month
3-5 min per morning
occasional weekend
$0.06
per month
2-3 times per week
Where you live
$0.18 spread between the cheapest and priciest states.
Same appliance, same hours of use, different zip code — the monthly cost varies this much.
| State | Rate | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 41.2¢ | $0.25 | $3.01 |
| California | 31.4¢ | $0.19 | $2.29 |
| Massachusetts | 30.8¢ | $0.18 | $2.25 |
| Connecticut | 28.7¢ | $0.17 | $2.10 |
| Rhode Island | 27.9¢ | $0.17 | $2.04 |
| New Hampshire | 24.6¢ | $0.15 | $1.80 |
| Alaska | 24.3¢ | $0.15 | $1.77 |
| New York | 22.3¢ | $0.13 | $1.63 |
| Maine | 22.1¢ | $0.13 | $1.61 |
| Vermont | 21.5¢ | $0.13 | $1.57 |
| Michigan | 19.3¢ | $0.12 | $1.41 |
| New Jersey | 19.1¢ | $0.11 | $1.39 |
| Maryland | 18.4¢ | $0.11 | $1.34 |
| Pennsylvania | 18.1¢ | $0.11 | $1.32 |
| District of Columbia | 17.8¢ | $0.11 | $1.30 |
| Wisconsin | 17.4¢ | $0.10 | $1.27 |
| Delaware | 17.2¢ | $0.10 | $1.26 |
| Illinois | 16.9¢ | $0.10 | $1.23 |
| Ohio | 16.6¢ | $0.10 | $1.21 |
| Nevada | 16.3¢ | $0.10 | $1.19 |
| Indiana | 15.8¢ | $0.09 | $1.15 |
| Virginia | 15.7¢ | $0.09 | $1.15 |
| Minnesota | 15.6¢ | $0.09 | $1.14 |
| Colorado | 15.4¢ | $0.09 | $1.12 |
| Alabama | 15.2¢ | $0.09 | $1.11 |
| West Virginia | 15.2¢ | $0.09 | $1.11 |
| Florida | 15.1¢ | $0.09 | $1.10 |
| New Mexico | 14.8¢ | $0.09 | $1.08 |
| Texas | 14.8¢ | $0.09 | $1.08 |
| Arizona | 14.7¢ | $0.09 | $1.07 |
| South Carolina | 14.7¢ | $0.09 | $1.07 |
| Kansas | 14.6¢ | $0.09 | $1.07 |
| Georgia | 14.2¢ | $0.09 | $1.04 |
| Iowa | 14.1¢ | $0.08 | $1.03 |
| North Carolina | 13.9¢ | $0.08 | $1.01 |
| Missouri | 13.6¢ | $0.08 | $0.99 |
| Oregon | 13.4¢ | $0.08 | $0.98 |
| Tennessee | 13.3¢ | $0.08 | $0.97 |
| Kentucky | 13.2¢ | $0.08 | $0.96 |
| Mississippi | 13.1¢ | $0.08 | $0.96 |
| Oklahoma | 13.1¢ | $0.08 | $0.96 |
| South Dakota | 12.7¢ | $0.08 | $0.93 |
| Montana | 12.4¢ | $0.07 | $0.91 |
| Nebraska | 12.2¢ | $0.07 | $0.89 |
| Arkansas | 12.1¢ | $0.07 | $0.88 |
| Washington | 12.1¢ | $0.07 | $0.88 |
| Louisiana | 11.9¢ | $0.07 | $0.87 |
| Wyoming | 11.6¢ | $0.07 | $0.85 |
| North Dakota | 11.5¢ | $0.07 | $0.84 |
| Utah | 11.4¢ | $0.07 | $0.83 |
| Idaho | 11.3¢ | $0.07 | $0.82 |
Efficient vs. inefficient
A $2.56/year difference across the wattage range.
Swapping a high-draw model for an efficient one pays for itself. Here's what that looks like annually at typical usage.
Most efficient
150W
$0.04 per month
$0.45 per year
Typical
400W
$0.10 per month
$1.20 per year
High draw
1000W
$0.25 per month
$3.01 per year
When it hits hardest
summer peak
Heaviest May-Aug.
Ways to cut the cost
- 1
Choose masticating/cold-press over centrifugal
Uses 75-80% less energy per glass
- 2
Don't let juicer sit in 'standby' — most draw 5-10W
Unplugging saves 30-50 kWh/year
- 3
Feed slowly — forcing food through draws peak watts
Saves motor wear and watts
Real-world wattages
Pulled from actual spec sheets.
| Brand | Model | Watts |
|---|---|---|
| Breville | JE98XL Juice Fountain Plus | 850W |
| Omega | J8006HDS Cold Press | 200W |
| Hurom | H-AA Slow Juicer | 150W |
Picks that actually move the needle
Three products worth comparing if you're thinking about upgrading or supplementing what you have.
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See also
Related appliances
Sources: www.energy.gov · www.energystar.gov
Last updated: 2026-04-13