| Multiply your monthly energy (kWh) cost by the average kWh use per month figure in the table below. |
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| Typical Usage of Home Electric Appliances |
| Comfort |
Average kWh Use per Month |
| Room air conditioner, 5000 Watts |
488 |
| Electric hot water heater |
400 |
| Portable electric space heater, 1500 Watts |
366 |
| Dehumidifier |
200 |
| Central air conditioner, older 2 ton unit |
183 |
| Waterbed, king size |
125 |
| Central air conditioner, newer 2 ton unit |
113 |
| Humidifier |
75 |
| Window fan |
34 |
| Electric Blanket |
18 |
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| In The Kitchen |
| Comfort |
Average kWh Use per Month |
| Refrigerator |
153 |
| Range |
100 |
| Dishwasher |
30 |
| Microwave Oven |
25 |
| Oven |
22 |
| Slow cooker |
11 |
| Garbage disposal |
3 |
| Toaster |
3 |
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| Help Around The House |
| Comfort |
Average kWh Use per Month |
| Electric Dryer, 5 loads per week |
83 |
| Iron |
13 |
| Washing Machine |
9 |
| Sewing Machine |
1 |
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| Entertainment |
| Comfort |
Average kWh Use per Month |
| Fish Aquarium, 10 gals |
32 |
| Color, solid-state 19" TV |
17 |
| Stereo |
10 |
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| Beauty Aids |
| Comfort |
Average kWh Use per Month |
| Hair dryer |
4 |
| Curling Iron |
1 |
| Shaver |
0.3 |
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| Working At Home |
| Comfort |
Average kWh Use per Month |
| Personal computer |
33 |
| Laswer printer |
25 |
| Color Monitor |
9 |
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