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How much does it cost to run a garage door opener? ($0.14/mo)
Running a garage door opener costs about $0.14 / month
($0.00/day at 0.05 h/day, $0.17/kWh).
($0.00/day at 0.05 h/day, $0.17/kWh).
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A garage door opener runs its motor only for the few seconds a door moves, so despite the surge it uses almost no energy overall.
Cost at different electricity rates
| Electricity rate | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.10/kWh | $0.00 | $0.08 | $1.00 |
| $0.15/kWh | $0.00 | $0.12 | $1.51 |
| $0.20/kWh | $0.01 | $0.17 | $2.01 |
| $0.25/kWh | $0.01 | $0.21 | $2.51 |
| $0.30/kWh | $0.01 | $0.25 | $3.01 |
| $0.40/kWh | $0.01 | $0.33 | $4.02 |
Cost over time
| Per hour of use | $0.09 |
| Per day (0.05 h) | $0.00 |
| Per month | $0.14 |
| Per year | $1.71 |
How to spend less running a garage door opener
- Cut the hours: A garage door opener at 0.05 h/day runs about $0.14/month — trimming one hour saves roughly $2.81/month.
- Lower the setting: running a garage door opener on a lower or eco setting drops the wattage directly.
- Upgrade efficiency: a newer garage door opener near 350 W uses far less than an old 750 W one.
- Kill standby: a smart plug or timer removes the ~5 W it draws even when off.
Want the raw figure? See how many watts a garage door opener uses.
FAQ
How many watts does a garage door opener use?
About 350-750 watts while moving, with a brief startup surge.
Does an opener use standby power?
A few watts to keep the radio and lights ready, which is negligible.
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