Appliance Energy Cost Calculator

Find out exactly how much electricity your appliances use and what they cost to run. Energy data for 152+ household appliances with state-by-state electricity rates.

152+
Appliances
13
Categories
$68
Avg Annual Cost
526
Avg Annual kWh

Bathroom

(9)

Computing

(11)

Entertainment

(11)

Garage

(6)

HVAC

(25)

Kitchen

(35)

Laundry

(5)

Lighting

(6)

Office

(4)

Outdoor

(12)

Pool & Spa

(4)

Small Appliances

(17)

Water Heating

(7)

How to Calculate Appliance Energy Costs

To calculate your appliance energy cost, multiply the appliance wattage by hours used per day, divide by 1000 to get kWh, then multiply by your electricity rate. For example, a 1,500W space heater used 4 hours/day at 13¢/kWh costs about $0.78/day or $285/year if used all winter.

HVAC systems — central air conditioners, heat pumps, and electric furnaces — typically account for 40-50% of home electricity costs. Kitchen appliances like electric ranges and refrigerators are next, followed by water heaters and laundry equipment. Switching to ENERGY STAR certified models can reduce appliance energy consumption by 10-50%.

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