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Appliance Operating Cost Calculator.

This calculator can compute the operating costs for a specific appliance, based on average kilowatt hour usage per day and the cost charged by your electric company. First, enter the dollar amount of your last electric bill and the total kilowatt hours used during that billing period. Then enter the wattage listed on the appliance you wish to consider, or the voltage if wattage is not listed. And if neither wattage nor voltage are listed, provide the amperage in the space provided. To finish up, enter the estimated number of hours this appliance used.

Click on CALCULATE, and you’ll be provided with the average cost per kilowatt hour to run your appliance and the total number of KWHs it uses each day. You’ll also see the daily, monthly, and yearly costs of running your appliance, as well as the percentage of your electric bill that it makes up. The calculator is filled out with default values for a refrigerator and monthly billing amounts based upon 2016 EIA energy usage information. You can click into the appliance tab to look up rough estimates for many common household appliances.

Electricity Bill Details
Dollar-amount of your last electric bill:
Total KWH's used during the billing period:
Appliance Usage Details
Average number of hours per day this appliance is used:
Watts as listed on the appliance:
Or, if watts aren't given, enter the Volts:
And, if watts aren't given, enter the amps:
Appliance Usage Expense
Average cost per KWH:
KWH's this appliance uses per day:
Daily cost to operate this appliance:
Monthly cost to operate this appliance:
Annual cost to operate this appliance:
Bill Impact Totals
Percentage of your OLD energy bill attributable to this appliance:
Percentage of your NEW energy bill attributable to this appliance:
New monthly energy bill:

Energy Usage by Common Appliance Types

The following table lists approximate energy usage for many types of household appliances. You can look up energy efficient appliances on Energy Star.

Location Used Device Type Watts
Bathroom Hair Dryer 1500
Bathroom Curling Iron 150
Bathroom Electric Shaver 15
Kitchen Blender 500
Kitchen Can Opener 150
Kitchen Coffee Machine 1000
Kitchen Dishwasher 1200 to 1500
Kitchen Espresso Machine 800
Kitchen Fridge 1200 to 1400
Kitchen Freezer 1080 to 1240
Kitchen Garbage Disposal 450
Kitchen Microwave 1000
Kitchen Electric Oven 1200
Kitchen Toaster 850
Kitchen Toaster Oven 1200
Kitchen Standing Mixer 300
Home Office Standard Desktop Computer 200
Home Office Gaming Desktop Computer 500
Home Office Laptop 100
Home Office LCD Monitor 100
Home Office Printer 100
Home Office Router 7
Home Office Modem 7
Home Office Tablet Recharging 8
Home Office Smart Phone Recharging 6
Home Office Paper Shredder 150
HVAC Box Fan 200
HVAC Ceiling Fan 120
HVAC Central Air Conditioning 3200 to 3800
HVAC Window Air Conditioning 900 to 3200
HVAC Electric Water Heter 4500
HVAC Tankless Water Heater 18000
HVAC Space Heater 1500
HVAC Furnace Fan Blower 800
HVAC Well Pump 750
HVAC Humidifier 200
HVAC Dehumidifier 280
Laundry Clothes Washer 800
Laundry Electric Clothes Dryer 3000
Laundry Gas Clothes Dryer 1800
Laundry Iron 1200
Lighting Halogen 40 (as rated)
Lighting Incandescent 50 to 100 (as rated)
Lighting CFL Bulb 11 to 30 (~ 1/3 to 1/4 of equivalent rate)
Lighting LED Bulb 10 to 23 (~ 1/4 of equivalent rate)
Living Room LCD TV 150
Living Room Plasma TV 200
Living Room Cable Box 35
Living Room Video Game Console 150
Living Room Stereo Receiver 450
Living Room Satellite Dish 25
Living Room DVD / Bluray Player 15
Various Vacuum 1000
Various Sewing Machine 100
Various Clock Radio 7
Various Electric Blanket 200
Garage Saws 900 to 1400
Garage Sanders 1000 to 1200
Garage Drill 250 to 1000
Outdoors Hedge Trimmer 450
Outdoors Weed Eater 500

 

 

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5 Tips to Save Money on Your Electricty Bill

If you are trying to save money, one of the best ways to do it is by trying to pay less every month on your electricity bill. By cutting back on the amount of electricity you use, you can save money each month which will ultimately be great for your annual budget. In order to save money on your electricity bill, make sure you follow these five tips.

Make Sure Your Home is Well Insulated

When your home is not properly insulated, air from the outside can easily filter inside. By keeping air outside where it belongs, you can keep your heating and cooling costs to a minimum.
When there is poor insulation, your heating and cooling systems have to work harder. This in turn can significantly raise your electricity bill. Thermal resistance or R-value measures the effectiveness of insulation. By knowing your R-value and making sure your home is properly insulated, you will be able to cut your electricity bill.

Make Sure Your Windows are Properly Covered

Along with making sure your home is properly insulated, another good practice is to make sure your windows have the proper coverings.
While there are many energy-efficient windows on the market, there are other things you can do to make sure your windows are not letting heat escape or cold air inside. Besides making your home more comfortable, the following types of window treatments can also make your home look nice as well:

  • Shades
  • Shutters
  • Blinds
  • Draperies
  • Window Film

Most of these kinds of window covers come in various styles and colors, giving the perfect touch to your energy-saving home.

Make Sure Appliances are Unplugged

Moore's Law vs Murphy's Law.

One very simple way to save money on your electricity bill is to unplug your appliances. While it is a bit of a bother to go around unplugging all of your unused appliances, it will be worth it in the end.
The energy sucked up by turned-off devices that are still plugged in is known as vampire energy. According to one University of Wisconsin-Madison report, unplugging unused appliances and devices can save up to $200 a year on your electricity bill by cutting off vampire energy. This equals a little over $16 a month!
Gadgets using vampire energy include:

  • AC adapters such as cell phone chargers
  • Display screens such as clock radios
  • Gadgets in standby mode waiting for activation such as television sets

If you are curious to know which appliances are the culprit behind your high energy bill, you can buy a digital wattage reader called a kill-a-watt. While it is not always possible to unplug all of your appliances, you can save money on your electricity bill by unplugging the ones you can.

Make Sure Your Refrigerator is Well Maintained

Modern Conveniences of Life.

By utilizing simple maintenance methods on all of your appliances, you will be able to stave off high electric bills. One household appliance you will want to pay close attention to is your refrigerator.
Refrigerators generally use more electricity than all other kitchen appliances. Refrigerators use up nearly 14 percent of energy used in the home. One way to get them running efficiently and use less electricity is to make sure the coils get cleaned at least twice a year.
Here are some other refrigerator tips you will want to keep in mind:

  • If you have one bigger than you need, consider downsizing.
  • Make sure to defrost the freezer as needed.
  • Keep the refrigerator between 35 and 38 degrees.
  • Open the door as little as possible.
  • Replace the seal if the door does not close properly.

When your refrigerator is properly maintained and you follow the above energy-saving tips for your fridge, you will notice a lower electricity bill.

Make Sure to Use LED Lights

Light Emitting Diodes, or LED lights, can be used all throughout the home. With a bulb life of 25,000 hours, these lights generally last 25 times longer than regular bulbs while using 75 percent less energy. LEDs are semiconductors that convert electricity into light.
Other advantages of using LED lights include:

  • They will not shatter if dropped.
  • They do not contain mercury.
  • They run cooler, so they do not get too hot.

While the bulbs themselves are more expensive, they will help you save money on your electricity bill in the long run.
Using all five of these simple tips will help you save money on your monthly electricity bill. At the end of the year when you add up all your savings, both you and your bank account will be happy.

 



 



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