What Uses the Most Electricity
Staggering when you use the biggest power guzzlers can help you lower your demand and bring down your energy bills.*
Heating, Cooling, and Water | ||
Device |
Average Run Time | Average kW That Affects Your Bill** |
Baseboard Heating | 60 | 10.00 |
Electric Water Heater | 60 | 5.00 |
Central Air Conditioner | 60 | 3.50 |
Tankless Water Heater | 30 | 2.25 |
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner | 60 | 2.00 |
Mini-split | 60 | 1.50 |
Space Heater | 60 | 1.50 |
Window Air Conditioner | 60 | 1.20 |
Humidifier | 60 | 0.30 |
Dehumidifier | 60 | 0.30 |
Tower Fan | 60 | 0.10 |
Lawn Sprinkler | 60 | 0.10 |
Air Purifier | 60 | 0.06 |
Ceiling Fan | 60 | 0.01 |
Cleaning | ||
Device |
Average Run Time | Average kW That Affects Your Bill |
Electric Clothes Dryer | 60 | 5.40 |
Dishwasher | 60 | 1.40 |
Vacuum | 60 | 0.30–0.80 |
Washing Machine | 60 | 0.50 |
Iron | 15 | 0.28 |
Charging Handheld Vacuum | 60 | 0.05 |
Kitchen | ||
Device |
Average Run Time | Average kW That Affects Your Bill |
Electric Oven | 60 | 3.00 |
Induction Cooktop | 60 | 1.80 |
Broiler | 60 | 1.40 |
Electric Frying Pan | 60 | 1.00 |
Electric Grill | 30 | 0.90 |
Deep Fryer | 30 | 0.50 |
Toaster Oven | 20 | 0.13–0.50 |
Standalone Freezer | 60 | 0.35 |
Drip Coffee Maker | 15 | 0.30 |
Refrigerator | 60 | 0.20 |
Slow Cooker | 60 | 0.20 |
Toaster | 10 | 0.18 |
Percolator Coffee Maker | 15 | 0.15 |
Espresso Maker | 20 | 0.13 |
Blender | 10 | 0.10 |
Microwave | 5 | 0.08 |
Home Entertainment | ||
Device |
Average Run Time | Average kW That Affects Your Bill |
Entertainment System | 60 | 0.3 |
Television | 60 | 0.6-.4 |
Cable Box | 60 | 0.14 |
Video Game System | 60 | 0.10 |
DVD Player | 60 | 0.02 |
Pools | ||
Device |
Average Run Time | Average kW That Affects Your Bill |
Pool Heater | 60 | 5.00 |
Hot Tub | 30 | 3.00 |
Pool Pump | 60 | 1.80 |
Irrigation/Pond/Waterfall Circulation Pump | 60 | 0.15 |
Office | ||
Device |
Average Run Time | Average kW That Affects Your Bill |
Copier | 15 | 0.18 |
Desktop Computer | 60 | 0.10 |
Printer | 5 | 0.10-.03 |
Fax | 5 | 0.03 |
Charging Laptop | 60 | 0.02 |
Lighting | ||
Device |
Average Run Time | Average kW That Affects Your Bill |
Incandescent Light Bulb | 60 | 0.08 |
CFL Light Bulb | 60 | 0.02 |
LED Light Bulb | 60 | 0.01 |
Other | ||
Device |
Average Run Time | Average kW That Affects Your Bill |
Hair Dryer | 30 | 0.75 |
Electric Blanket | 60 | 0.40 |
Charging Power Tool | 60 | 0.15 |
Curling Iron | 30 | 0.08 |
Aquarium | 60 | 0.06 |
* These figures are estimates based on publicly available data. Actual wattage may vary by device. Check your device’s energy label for more information.
** 1 kW is equal to 1,000 watts. Reducing the total kW that you use all at once may help lower your bill.
Sources: Lawrence Berkley National Labs, Energy.gov, Senicair, Green Building Advisor, Constellation, Bulbs.com, Earth Easy, Whole Solar