Usage and Audits

OUC's Energy Savings Calculator

How Much Energy Do Appliances Use?

Some household appliances have a bigger appetite for energy than others. By monitoring what appliances are on at any given time and keeping an eye on your electric meter, you can track changes in your household's energy usage.

Kitchen Appliances
Cost per Month
Refrigerator
Upright Freezer
Chest Freezer
Dishwasher
Oven/Range
Microwave
Toaster Oven 		$9.97–$12.98
$6.63–$8.61
$4.02–$5.22
$4.12–$8.24
$2.98–$3.29
$0.73–$1.07
$1.19–$1.46
Small Appliances
Cost per Month
Clock Radio
Hair Dryer
Iron
Radio/Stereo
Vacuum Cleaner 		$0.94–$3.74
$0.47–$0.73
$0.26–$0.47
$0.27–$1.56
$0.26–$0.37
Laundry
Clothes Washer Cost per Month
Cold Wash and Cold Rinse
Warm Wash and Cold Rinse
Hot Wash and Cold Rinse
Clothes Dryer 		$0.04 per load
$0.28 per load
$0.53 per load
$0.65 per load
Entertainment
Hours per Month
Television (19” to 36”)-150 hrs
LCD Television (42”)-150 hrs
Plasma Television (42”)-150 hrs
Personal Computer-60 hrs
Personal Computer (stand by)-720 hrs
Computer Monitor-60 hrs
Computer Monitor (stand by)-720 hrs 		$1.27–$2.59
$2.93
$4.88
$0.94
$2.81
$1.17
$2.81
Water Heating
Electric Water Heater Cost per Month
One-person household
Two-person household
Three-person household
Four-person household 		$24.03
$30.04
$36.05
$42.06
Heating and Cooling
Air Conditioner or Heat Pump (SEER 9) Cost per Month
800 sq.ft
1,200 sq.ft
1,600 sq.ft
2,000 sq.ft 		$83.20
$124.80
$166.40
$208.00
Air Conditioner or Heat Pump (SEER 13) Cost per Month
800 sq.ft
1,200 sq.ft
1,600 sq.ft
2,000 sq.ft 		$57.60
$86.40
$115.20
$144.00
Central Strip Heat Cost per Month
800 sq.ft
1,200 sq.ft
1,600 sq.ft
2,000 sq.ft 		$208.00
$312.00
$416.00
$520.00
Ceiling Fan $1.87
Pools
Cost per Month
Pool Pump (1 HP 8 hrs/day or 240hrs/m) $23.28–$29.09


Please Note:

The values included in this guide are offered as a general estimate based on typical household usage
(at .13/kWh). Your home’s actual usage and monthly bill may vary.

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