How Many kWh Does a Sous Vide Immersion Circulator Use?
Sous Vide Immersion Circulator energy cost calculator — see your exact daily, monthly, and yearly electricity cost.
US national average. Edit for your local rate.
Daily Energy Use
2.00
kWh / day
Monthly Cost
$11.30
Yearly Cost
$137.46
Sous Vide Immersion Circulator — Cost Breakdown
| Period | kWh Used | Cost ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Per Hour | 1.0000 | $0.1883 |
| Per Day | 2.00 | $0.38 |
| Per Month (30 days) | 60.00 | $11.30 |
| Per Year (365 days) | 730.00 | $137.46 |
Cooking sous vide for 2 hours uses about the same energy as running 20 LED light bulbs for 10 hours.
3 Ways to Cut Your Sous Vide Immersion Circulator Energy Bill
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Insulate the water bath with a lid, ping pong balls, or a towel to reduce heat loss and energy needed to maintain temperature.
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Use a well-insulated container (like a cooler) instead of a regular pot to dramatically reduce heating cycles.
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Start with hot tap water to reduce the time and energy the circulator needs to bring the bath to temperature.
Sous vide circulators use a resistance heating element and small pump, drawing stable wattage with no meaningful surge.