How much does it cost to run a juicer?
A juicer costs about 11¢ per hour, 0.5¢ a day, $0.14 a month and $2 a year at typical use (6 minutes a day, 3 days a week) and the U.S. average rate of 17.99¢/kWh. Centrifugal juicers draw 500-1,000 W for a few minutes; slow masticating juicers draw 150-250 W but run longer.
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Cost by setting
| Setting | Watts | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masticating (slow) | 200 | 3.6¢ | 0.2¢ | $0.05 | $1 |
| Centrifugal | 600 | 11¢ | 0.5¢ | $0.14 | $2 |
At 6 minutes a day, 3 days a week and 17.99¢/kWh.
Cost by hours of use
| Hours per day | kWh/day | Per day | Per month | Per year (all year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 0.26 | 4.6¢ | $1.41 | $17 |
| 2 hours | 0.51 | 9.3¢ | $2.82 | $34 |
| 4 hours | 1.03 | 19¢ | $5.63 | $68 |
| 8 hours | 2.06 | 37¢ | $11.26 | $135 |
| 12 hours | 3.09 | 56¢ | $16.90 | $203 |
| 24 hours | 6.17 | $1.11 | $33.79 | $406 |
Cost to run a juicer in every state
The same juicer costs $1 a year in North Dakota and $4 in Hawaii, at each state's average residential rate (12 months ending July 2026).
| State | Rate | Per hour | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 12.32¢ | 7.4¢ | $0.10 | $1 |
| Idaho | 12.65¢ | 7.6¢ | $0.10 | $1 |
| Nebraska | 12.86¢ | 7.7¢ | $0.10 | $1 |
| Louisiana | 12.99¢ | 7.8¢ | $0.10 | $1 |
| Utah | 13.32¢ | 8.0¢ | $0.10 | $1 |
| Nevada | 13.36¢ | 8.0¢ | $0.10 | $1 |
| Arkansas | 13.43¢ | 8.1¢ | $0.11 | $1 |
| Tennessee | 13.56¢ | 8.1¢ | $0.11 | $1 |
| Oklahoma | 13.70¢ | 8.2¢ | $0.11 | $1 |
| Montana | 13.84¢ | 8.3¢ | $0.11 | $1 |
| Kentucky | 13.92¢ | 8.4¢ | $0.11 | $1 |
| Missouri | 13.95¢ | 8.4¢ | $0.11 | $1 |
| Wyoming | 14.01¢ | 8.4¢ | $0.11 | $1 |
| Washington | 14.12¢ | 8.5¢ | $0.11 | $1 |
| Iowa | 14.13¢ | 8.5¢ | $0.11 | $1 |
| South Dakota | 14.20¢ | 8.5¢ | $0.11 | $1 |
| Mississippi | 14.77¢ | 8.9¢ | $0.12 | $1 |
| North Carolina | 14.77¢ | 8.9¢ | $0.12 | $1 |
| Kansas | 15.09¢ | 9.1¢ | $0.12 | $1 |
| Georgia | 15.12¢ | 9.1¢ | $0.12 | $1 |
| New Mexico | 15.32¢ | 9.2¢ | $0.12 | $1 |
| Florida | 15.39¢ | 9.2¢ | $0.12 | $1 |
| Arizona | 15.40¢ | 9.2¢ | $0.12 | $1 |
| West Virginia | 15.48¢ | 9.3¢ | $0.12 | $1 |
| Oregon | 15.50¢ | 9.3¢ | $0.12 | $1 |
| South Carolina | 15.64¢ | 9.4¢ | $0.12 | $1 |
| Texas | 15.96¢ | 9.6¢ | $0.12 | $1 |
| Minnesota | 16.22¢ | 9.7¢ | $0.13 | $2 |
| Alabama | 16.44¢ | 9.9¢ | $0.13 | $2 |
| Virginia | 16.48¢ | 9.9¢ | $0.13 | $2 |
| Colorado | 16.58¢ | 9.9¢ | $0.13 | $2 |
| Indiana | 16.94¢ | 10¢ | $0.13 | $2 |
| Delaware | 17.79¢ | 11¢ | $0.14 | $2 |
| Ohio | 18.25¢ | 11¢ | $0.14 | $2 |
| Wisconsin | 18.74¢ | 11¢ | $0.15 | $2 |
| Illinois | 18.79¢ | 11¢ | $0.15 | $2 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.70¢ | 12¢ | $0.16 | $2 |
| Maryland | 21.03¢ | 13¢ | $0.16 | $2 |
| Michigan | 21.05¢ | 13¢ | $0.16 | $2 |
| New Jersey | 23.78¢ | 14¢ | $0.19 | $2 |
| Vermont | 23.80¢ | 14¢ | $0.19 | $2 |
| District of Columbia | 24.20¢ | 15¢ | $0.19 | $2 |
| New Hampshire | 26.67¢ | 16¢ | $0.21 | $3 |
| Alaska | 26.85¢ | 16¢ | $0.21 | $3 |
| Connecticut | 27.99¢ | 17¢ | $0.22 | $3 |
| New York | 28.39¢ | 17¢ | $0.22 | $3 |
| Rhode Island | 29.27¢ | 18¢ | $0.23 | $3 |
| Maine | 29.31¢ | 18¢ | $0.23 | $3 |
| Massachusetts | 30.43¢ | 18¢ | $0.24 | $3 |
| California | 32.99¢ | 20¢ | $0.26 | $3 |
| Hawaii | 43.51¢ | 26¢ | $0.34 | $4 |
How to cut the cost
- Prep all produce before switching on.
- Juice in one session and refrigerate in airtight jars for 1-2 days.
- Clean the screen promptly so it doesn't clog and slow juicing.
Cheaper ways to get the job done
Uses 150-250 W and extracts more juice per pound of produce.
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Compare with similar appliances
| Appliance | Watts | Typical use | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juicer | 600 | 6 minutes a day, 3 days a week | $0.14 | $2 |
| Blender | 800 | 3 minutes a day, 4 days a week | $0.13 | $2 |
| Food processor | 600 | 6 minutes a day, 2 days a week | $0.09 | $1 |
| Rice cooker | 600 | 45 minutes a day, 4 days a week | $0.97 | $12 |
| Food dehydrator | 600 | 10 hours a day, 1 days a week | $2.35 | $28 |
| Bread maker | 600 | 1 loaf a week | $0.31 | $4 |
| Garbage disposal | 500 | 2 minutes a day | $0.08 | $1 |
Head-to-head comparisons
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a juicer per hour?
A juicer drawing 600 watts uses 0.60 kWh per hour. At the U.S. average of 17.99¢/kWh that's 11¢ per hour. In North Dakota (12.32¢) it's 7.4¢. In Hawaii (43.51¢) it's 26¢.
How much does it cost to run a juicer per month?
At typical use (6 minutes a day, 3 days a week), a juicer costs about $0.14 a month and $2 a year, at the U.S. average rate. Enter your ZIP in the calculator above for your utility's rate.
How many watts does a juicer use?
Most juicers use 150 to 1,000 watts, depending on the setting (masticating (slow) 200 W, centrifugal 600 W). Check the label on the back or bottom for your model's exact rating.
How many kWh does a juicer use?
About 0.03 kWh a day and 9 kWh a year at typical use (6 minutes a day, 3 days a week).
Does a juicer use a lot of electricity?
No. At about 9 kWh a year it's a small share (0.1%) of the average U.S. home's 10,492 kWh.
Is it cheaper to run a juicer or a blender?
At typical use, a juicer costs about $2 a year versus $2 for a blender. So the blender is cheaper by about $0 a year. Use the comparison table above to compare them at your own settings.
How can I lower the cost of running a juicer?
- Prep all produce before switching on.
- Juice in one session and refrigerate in airtight jars for 1-2 days.
- Clean the screen promptly so it doesn't clog and slow juicing.
Rates updated 2026-10-21: EIA data through July 2026. Typical wattage and usage reviewed against DOE, ENERGY STAR and manufacturer specs. Methodology.