Kilowatt Hour Usage Chart
High Kilowatt-hour (kWh) consumption results in high electric bills.
You can use this chart to keep your electric bill lower by using your kWh more wisely.
Your usage changes with the seasons. Most people use more electricity in the wintertime. Daylight hours decrease and lighting needs increase. Remember to turn off lights that are not in use, or use timers rather than leaving lights on.
Since the FURNACE turns on more often when it is cold outside, your home should be well insulated and draft proof.
A PORTABLE HEATER has a high consumption rate and should therefore be used appropriately not to mention one should use extreme caution whenever you use a heater or stove besides those installed in your home.
ROOF COILS, HUMDIFIERS, and EXTRA HOLIDAY LIGHTING and COOKING also may add to your winter bill.
While running an AIR CONDITIONER, keep it at a low setting. The cooler it is set at, the more energy is used.
The electricity used by your REFRIGERATOR can be decreased by defrosting the freezer and keeping the motor dust free.
SWIMMING POOLS and DEHUMIDIFIERS are large energy users. You may find they are costly additions to your bill.
When buying new appliances keep in mind the efficiency of the particular model. Read the manufacture’s label and ask your salesperson for more information on ENERGY STAR appliances, that could save you money on your light bill.
Estimated Monthly Kilowatt Hour
Usage of Household Appliances
These figures are estimated averages.
Consumption always varies according to how long and how often an appliance is used.
Appliance KWH
Air conditioning-central…………… 620
Air conditioning-window………….. 75
Clock………………………………. 8.5
Clothes Dryer……………………… 90
Clothes Washer……………………. 9
Coffee maker………………………. 12
Cooling-attic fan……………….. 10-15
Dehumidifier………………….. 140-200
Dishwasher……………………….... 36
Disposal…………………………….. 1
Electric baseboard heat………… 1600
Electric oven……………………… 100
Fan, attic ………………………….. 24
Fan, kitchen………………………… 8
Freezer…………………………. 70-90
Fryer, cooker………………………… 5
Furnace-hot water……………… 75-90
Furnace, hot air……………… 100-170
Hair dryer………………………. 1/2-6
Heater-portable …………………. 60
House heating……………… 1000-2500
Humidifier……………………….. 5-15
Lights, 6 room house………………. 50
Light bulb 75 watt…………………… 9
Light bulb 40 watt………………….. 4.5
Microwave oven............................. 2-16
Power tools………………………… 3
Pump, water………………………… 20
Stereo………………………….... 5-10
Range…………… 98 self cleaning 101
Refrigerator Freezer…………….. 50-70
Refrigerator-Freezer/frost free... 140-200
TV Color…………………………. 40
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