Knowing how much energy your appliances use can help you manage your electricity more efficiently. We're providing this table to help you understand the average monthly electricity consumption and cost associated with common household appliances.
There are some important things you can do to help you further save money and energy when using appliances:
- If you're on a Time-of-Use electricity price plan, use appliances between 7 PM and 7 AM when demand for electricity is low and time-of-use pricing is off-peak (less expensive).
- If you're on a Tiered price plan, keep your consumption under the Tiered price threshold so you can use electricity at the lower price.
- Run your appliance only when it is full.
- Look for ENERGY STAR qualified models.
Learn more ways to save energy and money from our page Conservation tips.
Appliance usage chart
This table shows you approximately how much electricity appliances use and should only be used as a guide to help you manage your electricity more efficiently. Your household's use may vary from these figures.
| Group type | Appliance type | Approx. wattage | Avg. monthly hours of use | Avg. monthly kWh | Avg. monthly cost based on Avg. TOU price (Approximation based on industry partner information) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seasonal-Summer | A/C (central) 2.5 tons | 3500 | 300 | 1050 | $112.95 |
| A/C (room) 6,000 BTU | 750 | 350 | 262.5 | $28.24 | |
| A/C (room) 9,000 BTU | 1050 | 350 | 367.5 | $39.53 | |
| Furnace fan motor (intermittent) | 350 | 160 | 56 | $6.02 | |
| Furnace fan motor (continuous) | 350 | 720 | 252 | $27.11 | |
| Dehumidifier | 350 | 250 | 87.5 | $9.41 | |
| Swimming pool 1/2 HP | 900 | 600 | 540 | $58.09 | |
| Filter motor 3/4 HP | 1200 | 600 | 720 | $77.45 | |
| 1.0 HP | 1500 | 600 | 900 | $96.81 | |
| 1.5 HP | 2100 | 600 | 1260 | $135.54 | |
| Swimming pool heater | 5000 | 600 | 3000 | $322.71 | |
| Ceiling fan | 60 | 200 | 12 | $1.29 | |
| Fan (portable) | 115 | 200 | 23 | $2.47 | |
| Seasonal-Winter | Block heater | 500 | 150 | 75 | $8.07 |
| Electric heater (portable) | 1500 | 300 | 450 | $48.41 | |
| Furnace fan motor (intermittent) | 350 | 160 | 56 | $6.02 | |
| (Continuous) | 350 | 720 | 252 | $27.11 | |
| Oil furnace (burner) | 260 | 192 | 50 | $5.38 | |
| Heat exchange/HRV's | 125 | 510 | 63.75 | $6.86 | |
| Humidifier (portable) | 100 | 250 | 25 | $2.69 | |
| Ceiling fan | 60 | 200 | 12 | $1.29 | |
| Christmas lights | 250 | 60 | 15 | $1.61 | |
| Domestic appliances | Air cleaner (room & furnace) | 40 | 400 | 16 | $1.72 |
| Clothes dryer | 5000 | 20 | 100 | $10.76 | |
| Clothes washer | 500 | 10 | 5 | $0.54 | |
| Computer (monitor & printer) | 200 | 100 | 20 | $2.15 | |
| Dishwasher | 1300 | 10 | 13 | $1.40 | |
| Food freezer | 350 | 60 | 21 | $2.26 | |
| Microwave oven | 1000 | 5 | 5 | $0.54 | |
| Stove (oven) | 5000 | 100 | 500 | $53.79 | |
| Fridge | 500 | 150 | 75 | $8.07 | |
| Television | 100 | 200 | 20 | $2.15 | |
| Water bed heater | 500 | 150 | 75 | $8.07 | |
| Water heater typical family of 6 | 3500 | 200 | 700 | $75.30 | |
| typical family of 4 | 3500 | 118 | 413 | $44.43 | |
| typical family of 2 | 3500 | 80 | 280 | $30.12 | |
| Lighting details | Chandelier (5 Lamps 60W each) | 300 | 100 | 30 | $3.23 |
| Ceiling fixture (3 lamps 60W each) | 180 | 100 | 18 | $1.94 | |
| Incandescent light bulb (60W) | 60 | 100 | 6 | $0.65 | |
| Fluorescent fixture (2 Tube 4 ft.) | 96 | 100 | 9.6 | $1.03 | |
| Compact fluorescent 13W (60W Equiv) | 13 | 100 | 1.3 | $0.14 | |
| Kitchen miscellaneous | Broiler | 1400 | 8 | 11.2 | $1.20 |
| Coffee maker | 900 | 10 | 9 | $0.97 | |
| Blender | 390 | 1 | 0.39 | $0.04 | |
| Frying pan (electric) | 1150 | 15 | 17.25 | $1.86 | |
| Deep fat fryer | 1500 | 8 | 12 | $1.29 | |
| Kettle | 1500 | 4 | 6 | $0.65 | |
| Toaster oven | 1500 | 2 | 3 | $0.32 | |
| Hot plate | 1320 | 2 | 2.64 | $0.28 | |
| Other miscellaneous | Ceiling fan | 60 | 200 | 12 | $1.29 |
| Heating pad | 65 | 23 | 1.495 | $0.16 | |
| Iron (hand) | 1000 | 6 | 6 | $0.65 | |
| Hair dryer (portable) | 1000 | 6 | 6 | $0.65 | |
| Electric blanket | 180 | 90 | 16.2 | $1.74 | |
| Fan (portable) | 115 | 200 | 23 | $2.47 | |
| Lawn mower | 1500 | 2 | 3 | $0.37 | |
| Stereo | 30 | 30 | 0.9 | $0.10 | |
| Stereo/CD | 50 | 30 | 1.5 | $0.16 | |
| VCR/DVD | 40 | 10 | 0.4 | $0.04 | |
| Vacuum cleaner (portable) | 800 | 4 | 3.2 | $0.34 | |
| (central) | 1600 | 4 | 6.4 | $0.69 |