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Coffee MakerCost: Purchase Price & Running Cost
A drip coffee maker uses about 900 watts while brewing. Models with a warming plate continue drawing 70-80 watts to keep coffee hot.
Average Purchase Price
$25–$300
Basic drip to programmable/thermal carafe
watts
hrs/day
$/kWh
Daily Cost
$0.04
0.2 kWh
Monthly Cost
$1.08
6.8 kWh
Yearly Cost
$13.14
82.1 kWh
For perspective...
At $13.14/year, this costs about the same as 2 streaming service months. A minor line item.
Energy-Saving Tips for Your Coffee Maker
- Pour coffee into an insulated carafe and turn off the machine after brewing
- A warming plate running for 2 hours uses almost as much energy as brewing
- Single-serve machines use slightly less energy per cup