Appliance Energy Use

The wattage values provided are samples only.

Appliance energy use.

Energy star certified appliances help consumers save money on operating costs by reducing energy use without sacrificing performance. The energy consumption of a typical household includes lighting cooling and heating and appliances. Actual wattage of products varies depending on product age and features. Every appliance comes with two price tags.

Electric appliance running costs are calculated using a rate of 20 2c kwh. Click here for a list of how much power each appliance uses. Household appliances and equipment account for about 33 of energy consumption and about 45 of greenhouse gas emissions in the average household. Our appliance and electronic energy use calculator allows you to estimate your annual energy use and cost to operate specific products.

The purchase price and the cost of operating the product. Enter a wattage value for your own product for the most accurate estimate. Microwaves use a lot of energy. Projected average home energy use in 2012 actual energy use varies from state to state particularly with climate and from home to home depending on the appliances in the home and how they are used.

If energy is conserved and use of energy star appliances is maximized your home is well on the way to becoming an example of independent living. Consider your appliances and how you use them. In general side load washers use less energy than top load washers.