Skip to main content
Search Menu

Appliance Calculator

Appliances and lighting can account for almost 20% of an average family’s annual energy use. Knowing how much energy each device in your home uses can help you better manage your energy use and save money on your bills.
Use these charts and calculators to help you determine how much energy your appliances are using.

Bathroom
Appliance Units Power
(watts)
Daily Usage
(hours)
Monthly Usage
(hours)
Consumption
(kWh/Month)
Monthly Cost *
($)
Hair Dryer (portable) 0 0
Curling Iron 0 0
Heated Towel Rack 0 0
Electric Blanket (Double) - 75% on 0 0
Heated Mattress Pad - 75% on 0 0
Water Bed Heater - 50% on 0 0
Garage/Utility
Appliance Units Power
(watts)
Daily Usage
(hours)
Monthly Usage
(hours)
Consumption
(kWh/Month)
Monthly Cost *
($)
Car Block Heater 0 0
Truck Block Heater 0 0
Car Interior Heater 0 0
Lawn Mower 0 0
Vacuum Cleaner (central) 0 0
Vacuum Cleaner (portable) 0 0
Water Pump (3/4 HP) 0 0
Water Pump (1/2 HP) 0 0
Water Pump (1/3 HP) 0 0
Water Pump (1 HP) 0 0
Water Pump (1.5 HP) 0 0
Heating & Cooling
Appliance Units Power
(watts)
Daily Usage
(hours)
Monthly Usage
(hours)
Consumption
(kWh/Month)
Monthly Cost *
($)
Air Cleaner ENERGY STAR (Room Type) 0 0
Air Conditioner (window, 5,000 BTU / hour - 65% on) 0 0
Air Conditioner (window, 10,000 BTU / hour - 65% on) 0 0
Air Conditioner (central, 2.5 ton - 50% on) 0 0
Ceiling Fan 0 0
Dehumidifier 0 0
Furnace Fan Motor (intermittent - 45% on) 0 0
Furnace Fan Motor (continuous) 0 0
Furnace Oil Burner and Pump 0 0
Space Heater (plug in - 1,500 W) 0 0
Space Heater (plug in - 750 W) 0 0
Baseboard heater (240V) 24" - 1195 Btu - 80% on 0 0
Baseboard heater (240V) 30" - 1706 Btu - 80% on 0 0
Baseboard heater (240V) 36" - 2559 Btu - 80% on 0 0
Baseboard heater (240V) 48" - 3413 Btu - 80% on 0 0
Baseboard heater (240V) 60" - 4265 Btu - 80% on 0 0
Baseboard heater (240V) 72" - 5118 Btu - 80% on 0 0
Baseboard heater (240V) 84" - 5973 Btu - 80% on 0 0
Baseboard heater (240V) 96" - 6826 Btu - 80% on 0 0
Baseboard heater (240V) 96" - 8530 Btu - 80% on 0 0
Linear Convector heater (240V) 20" - 1706 Btu - 80% on 0 0
Linear Convector heater (240V) 25" - 2559 Btu - 80% on 0 0
Linear Convector heater (240V) 30" - 3412 Btu - 80% on 0 0
Linear Convector heater (240V) 35" - 4265 Btu - 80% on 0 0
Linear Convector heater (240V) 40" - 5118 Btu - 80% on 0 0
Linear Convector heater (240V) 50" - 6824 Btu - 80% on 0 0
Linear Convector heater (240V) 60" - 8530 Btu - 80% on 0 0
Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) 0 0
Water Heater - 2 people (40 gallon) 0 0
Water Heater - 4 people (40 gallon) 0 0
Water Heater - 5 people or more (60 gallon) 0 0
Kitchen
Appliance Units Power
(watts)
Daily Usage
(hours)
Monthly Usage
(hours)
Consumption
(kWh/Month)
Monthly Cost *
($)
Coffee Maker 0 0
Deep Fryer 0 0
Dishwasher (Wash + Dry) 0 0
Dishwasher (wash cycle only) 0 0
Freezer (15 cu. ft. - 70% on) 0 0
Freezer (15 cu. ft. - ENERGY STAR - 50% on) 0 0
Frying Pan 0 0
Grill (sandwich - 50% on) 0 0
Kettle 0 0
Microwave - small 0 0
Microwave - large 0 0
Oven - full size - self cleaning (bottom element) 0 0
Oven - full size (bottom element) 0 0
Oven - full size (broiler) 0 0
Oven - self clean cycle 0 0
Oven - toaster (50% on) 0 0
Refrigerator 20 cu. ft. (70% duty cycle) - pre 1995 0 0
Refrigerator 20 cu. ft. (50% duty cycle) - new energy efficient 0 0
Slow Cooker (50% on) 0 0
Stove - small element 6" (50% on) 0 0
Stove - medium element 9" (50% on) 0 0
Stove - large element 10" (50% on) 0 0
Toaster 0 0
Laundry
Appliance Units Power
(watts)
Daily Usage
(hours)
Monthly Usage
(hours)
Consumption
(kWh/Month)
Monthly Cost *
($)
Clothes Dryer (standard - 75% on) 0 0
Clothes Dryer (used with high efficiency washer - 75% on) 0 0
Clothes Dryer (natural gas - electric motor) 0 0
Clothes Washer (excluding water) 0 0
Iron 0 0
Lights
Appliance Units Power
(watts)
Daily Usage
(hours)
Monthly Usage
(hours)
Consumption
(kWh/Month)
Monthly Cost *
($)
Light, CFL (ENERGY STAR - 450 lumens) 0 0
Light, CFL (ENERGY STAR - 800 lumens) 0 0
Light, CFL (ENERGY STAR - 1,100 lumens) 0 0
Light, CFL (ENERGY STAR - 1,600 lumens) 0 0
Light, LED (ENERGY STAR - 450 lumens) 0 0
Light, LED (ENERGY STAR - 800 lumens) 0 0
Light, LED (ENERGY STAR - 1,100 lumens) 0 0
Light, Flourescent (40 W) 4 ft. T12 (4 lamp fixture with magnetic ballast) 0 0
Light, Flourescent (25 W) 4 ft. T8 (4 lamp fixture with electronic ballast) 0 0
Light, Incandescent (450 lumens) 0 0
Light, Incandescent (800 lumens) 0 0
Light, Incandescent (1,100 lumens) 0 0
Light, Incandescent (1,600 lumens) 0 0
Living Room
Appliance Units Power
(watts)
Daily Usage
(hours)
Monthly Usage
(hours)
Consumption
(kWh/Month)
Monthly Cost *
($)
Cordless Phone 0 0
DVD / Blue-Ray Player 0 0
DVD / Blue-Ray Player (ENERGY STAR) 0 0
Television - standard tube type 0 0
Television - 32" LED 0 0
Television - 42" LED 0 0
Television - 42" plasma 0 0
Television - 55" LED 0 0
Television - 55" plasma 0 0
Blu-Ray or DVD player 0 0
Game Console (PS3) 0 0
Game Console (PS4) 0 0
Game Console (Xbox 360) 0 0
Game Console (Xbox One) 0 0
Game Console (Wii) 0 0
Tablet 0 0
Smart Phone 0 0
Office
Appliance Units Power
(watts)
Daily Usage
(hours)
Monthly Usage
(hours)
Consumption
(kWh/Month)
Monthly Cost *
($)
Computer (Laptop) 0 0
Computer (Monitor and Tower) 0 0
Total consumption
0 (kWh/Month)
Energy Charge all kWh: ¢/kWh
0
GHG Emissions
0 kg
Total cost
+ 0