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Electrical usage varies widely from family to family. However the chart below can help in determining where electricity is used in your home.
| APPLIANCE USAGE CALCULATOR | Approx. Wattage | Avg. Monthly Hours of Use | Avg. Monthly kWh | monthly total energy cost | annual energy cost |
| kWh rate | $0.105 | ||||
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Air Conditioner (room) 6,000 BTU |
750 | 350 | 262.5 | $27.56 | $330.75 |
Air Conditioner (room) 9,000 BTU |
1050 | 350 | 367.5 | $38.59 | $463.05 |
Air Exchanger |
168 | 720 | 120.96 | $12.70 | $152.41 |
Ceiling Fan |
60 | 360 | 21.6 | $2.27 | $27.22 |
Christmas Lights |
250 | 60 | 15 | $1.58 | $18.90 |
Dehumidifier |
1000 | 250 | 250 | $26.25 | $315.00 |
Electric Heater (portable) |
1500 | 720 | 1080 | $113.40 | $1,360.80 |
Fan (Portable) |
115 | 200 | 23 | $2.42 | $28.98 |
Block Heater |
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gas engine |
1000 | 240 | 240 | $25.20 | x5 months $126 |
diesel engine |
1200 | 240 | 288 | $30.24 | $362.88 |
Furnace Fan Motor |
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(Intermittent) |
350 | 160 | 56 | $5.88 | $70.56 |
(Continuous) |
350 | 720 | 252 | $26.46 | $317.52 |
Heat Exchange/HRV's |
125 | 720 | 90 | $9.45 | $113.40 |
Hot tub |
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In general hot tubs use about |
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$40-$50 of electricity per month |
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Swimming Pool Filter Motor |
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½ HP |
900 | 600 | 540 | $56.70 | $680.40 |
¾ HP |
1200 | 600 | 720 | $75.60 | $907.20 |
1.0 HP |
1500 | 600 | 900 | $94.50 | $1,134.00 |
1.5 HP |
2100 | 600 | 1260 | $132.30 | $1,587.60 |
Swimming Pool Heater |
5000 | 600 | 3000 | $315.00 | $3,780.00 |
Domestic Appliances |
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Air Cleaner (Room & Furnace) |
40 | 400 | 16 | $1.68 | $20.16 |
Clothes Dryer |
5000 | 30 | 150 | $15.75 | $189.00 |
Clothes Washer |
500 | 30 | 15 | $1.58 | $18.90 |
Computer (Monitor & Printer) |
200 | 480 | 96 | $10.08 | $120.96 |
Wireless Router |
7 | 720 | 5.04 | $0.52 | $6.23 |
Dishwasher |
1800 | 30 | 54 | $5.67 | $68.04 |
Food Freezer |
350 | 400 | 140 | $14.70 | $176.40 |
Microwave Oven |
1500 | 5 | 7.5 | $0.79 | $9.45 |
Stove(Oven) |
5000 | 100 | 500 | $52.50 | $630.00 |
Fridge |
500 | 275 | 137.5 | $14.44 | $173.25 |
Stereo |
300 | 30 | 9 | $0.95 | $11.34 |
Stereo/CD |
360 | 30 | 10.8 | $1.13 | $13.61 |
Television - color |
100 | 200 | 20 | $2.10 | $25.20 |
CRT 27" |
170 | 120 | 20.4 | $2.14 | $25.70 |
CRT 32" |
200 | 120 | 24 | $2.52 | $30.24 |
LCD 32" |
125 | 120 | 15 | $1.58 | $18.90 |
Plasma 42" |
301 | 120 | 36.12 | $3.79 | $45.51 |
Rear Projection |
300 | 120 | 36 | $3.78 | $45.36 |
TiVO |
33 | 720 | 23.76 | $2.49 | $29.94 |
VCR |
40 | 50 | 2 | $0.21 | $2.52 |
PlayStation 3 |
197 | 720 | 141.84 | $14.61 | $175.31 |
Nintendo Wii |
19 | 720 | 13.68 | $1.41 | $16.91 |
Video game (Xbox 360 Elite) |
203 | 720 | 146.16 | $15.35 | $184.16 |
Water Bed Heater |
500 | 150 | 75 | $7.88 | $94.50 |
Water Heater |
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typical family of 6 |
4500 | 90 | 405 | $42.53 | $510.30 |
typical family of 4 |
4500 | 85 | 382.5 | $40.16 | $481.95 |
typical family of 2 |
4500 | 80 | 360 | $37.80 | $453.60 |
Lighting Details |
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Ceiling Fixture (3 Lamps 60W each) |
180 | 120 | 21.6 | $2.27 | $27.22 |
Chandelier (5 Lamps 60W each) |
300 | 120 | 36 | $3.78 | $45.36 |
Compact Fluorescent 13W (60W Equiv) |
13 | 120 | 1.56 | $0.16 | $1.97 |
Fluorescent Fixture (2 Tube 4ft.) |
96 | 120 | 11.52 | $1.21 | $14.52 |
Incandescent Light Bulb - enter wattage |
60 | 120 | 7.2 | $0.76 | $9.07 |
Kitchen Miscellaneous |
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Blender |
390 | 20 | 7.8 | $0.82 | $9.83 |
Broiler |
1400 | 8 | 11.2 | $1.18 | $14.11 |
Coffee Maker |
900 | 10 | 9 | $0.95 | $11.34 |
Crock Pot |
200 | 64 | 12.8 | $1.34 | $16.13 |
Deep Fat Fryer |
1500 | 8 | 12 | $1.26 | $15.12 |
Frying Pan (Electric) |
1150 | 15 | 17.25 | $1.81 | $21.74 |
Hot Plate |
1320 | 2 | 2.64 | $0.28 | $3.33 |
Kettle |
1500 | 4 | 6 | $0.63 | $7.56 |
Toaster Oven |
1500 | 2 | 3 | $0.32 | $3.78 |
Other Miscellaneous |
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Ceiling Fan |
60 | 200 | 12 | $1.26 | $15.12 |
Dog watering dish - heated |
45 | 720 | 32.4 | $3.40 | $40.82 |
Electric Blanket |
180 | 90 | 16.2 | $1.70 | $20.41 |
Fan (Portable) |
115 | 200 | 23 | $2.42 | $28.98 |
Hair Dryer (Portable) |
1800 | 6 | 10.8 | $1.13 | $13.61 |
Heating Pad |
65 | 23 | 1.495 | $0.16 | $1.88 |
Heat Tape 30', 7 w/ft |
210 | 720 | 151.2 | $15.88 | $190.51 |
Iron (Hand) |
1000 | 6 | 6 | $0.63 | $7.56 |
Lawn Mower |
1500 | 16 | 24 | $2.52 | $30.24 |
Humidifier (Portable) |
100 | 250 | 25 | $2.63 | $31.50 |
Oil Furnace (Burner) |
260 | 192 | 49.92 | $5.24 | $62.90 |
Vacuum Cleaner |
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Portable |
800 | 4 | 3.2 | $0.34 | $4.03 |
Central |
1600 | 4 | 6.4 | $0.67 | $8.06 |
Well Pump 1/2 hp |
500 | 120 | 60 | $6.30 | $75.60 |
PHANTOM LOADS |
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Cable TV converter box |
25 | 720 | 18 | $1.89 | $22.68 |
CD player |
7 | 720 | 5.04 | $0.53 | $6.35 |
Clock Radio |
1.7 | 720 | 1.224 | $0.13 | $1.54 |
Computer (CPU & Monitor) |
6.5 | 720 | 4.68 | $0.49 | $5.90 |
Computer Cable Modem |
4.5 | 720 | 3.24 | $0.34 | $4.08 |
Computer Printer |
2.8 | 720 | 2.016 | $0.21 | $2.54 |
Computer Wireless Router |
6 | 720 | 4.32 | $0.45 | $5.44 |
Cordless Phone |
2 | 720 | 1.44 | $0.15 | $1.81 |
Cordless Power Tool Charger |
5 | 720 | 3.6 | $0.38 | $4.54 |
digital clock |
3 | 720 | 2.16 | $0.23 | $2.72 |
dishwasher |
10 | 720 | 7.2 | $0.76 | $9.07 |
door bell |
30 | 720 | 21.6 | $2.27 | $27.22 |
invisible pet fence |
25 | 720 | 18 | $1.89 | $22.68 |
microwave oven |
1100 | 15 | 16.5 | $1.73 | $20.79 |
night light |
3 | 720 | 2.16 | $0.23 | $2.72 |
oven |
20 | 720 | 14.4 | $1.51 | $18.14 |
security system |
18 | 720 | 12.96 | $1.36 | $16.33 |
telephone answering machine |
3.9 | 720 | 2.808 | $0.29 | $3.54 |
television w/VCR |
18 | 720 | 12.96 | $1.36 | $16.33 |
tooth brush charger |
1.6 | 720 | 1.152 | $0.12 | $1.45 |
water softener |
17 | 720 | 12.24 | $1.29 | $15.42 |
Air Conditioner (Central) 2.5 TONS |
3500 | 300 | 1050 | $110.25 | $1,323.00 |
| a PHANTOM LOAD is an electrical device that operates 24 hours/day and 365 days/year if plugged in, even if you think the device is turned off. As technology grows, so do Phantom Loads | |||||
| average home has a 1/2 hp well pump | |||||
| 60 to 75 gallons/person/day water usage | |||||
| 1/2 hp well pump delivers 8 gal/minute | |||||
| 40 to 80 kwh/mo | |||||