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You may wonder how much it actually costs to run an appliance, stereo or fan. Here's a list of common household appliances, the amount of usage and electric and/or natural gas costs associated with each one.
Heating & Cooling
Water Heating
Laundry
Household Conveniences
Entertainment
Kitchen
Lighting
Other
| Appliance |
Amount of Usage |
Electric Cost |
Natural Gas Cost |
Heating & Cooling: |
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| Furnace Fan |
8 Hours |
$0.34 |
N/A |
| 468-Watt |
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| Gas Space Heater |
1 Hour |
N/A |
$0.06 |
| 6,000 BTUH |
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| Electric Space Heater |
1 Hour |
$0.13 |
N/A |
| 1,500-Watt |
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| Ceiling Paddle Fan |
8 Hours |
$0.05 |
N/A |
| 70-Watt |
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| Window Fan |
8 Hours |
$0.15 |
N/A |
| 500-Watt |
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| Windows A/C |
8 Hours |
$1.56 |
N/A |
| 18,000 BTUH |
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| 7 SEER |
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| Water Heating: |
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| Shower |
Per Shower |
$0.15 to |
$0.05 to |
| 8-12 gallons |
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$0.22 |
$0.08 |
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| Tub Bath |
Per Bath |
$0.22 to |
$0.08 to |
| 12-17 gallons |
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$0.31 |
$0.10 |
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| Laundry: |
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| Natural Gas Clothes |
1/2 Hour |
N/A |
$0.11 |
| Dryer 22,000 BTUH |
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| Electric Clothes Dryer |
1/2 Hour |
$0.25 |
N/A |
| 5,500-Watt |
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| Clothes Washer |
Per Wash |
N/A |
$0.10 |
| Natural Gas Water |
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| Heating 18 gallons |
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| Clothes Washer |
Per Wash |
$0.33 |
N/A |
| Electric Water Heating |
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| 18 gallons |
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| Iron |
1 Hour |
$0.09 |
N/A |
| 1000 Watts |
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Household Conveniences: |
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| Vacuum Cleaner |
6 Hours |
$0.36 |
N/A |
| 650-Watt |
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| Clock |
Per Month |
$0.13 |
N/A |
| 2-Watt |
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Entertainment: |
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| Stereo |
1 Hours |
$0.02 |
N/A |
| 500-Watt |
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| Radio |
5 Hours |
$0.03 |
N/A |
| 8-Watt |
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| Color TV |
2 Hours |
$0.03 |
N/A |
| 25 inches |
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| Projection TV |
2 Hours |
$0.04 |
N/A |
| 62 inches |
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| VCR |
5 Hours |
$0.01 |
N/A |
| 25-Watt |
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Kitchen: |
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| Freezer |
180 hours |
$5.80 |
N/A |
| Upright, Manual |
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| Defrost |
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| 15.5-17.4 cu. Ft. |
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| Refrigerator |
200 hours |
$12.51 |
N/A |
| Auto Defrost |
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| 17-20 cu Ft. |
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| Electric Range |
1 Hour |
$0.12 |
N/A |
| 6" Surface Unit |
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| 1300-Watt, High Setting |
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| Natural Gas |
1 Hour |
N/A |
$0.09 |
| Surface Unit |
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| 9,000 BTUH, High Setting |
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| Electric Oven |
1 Hour |
$0.29 |
N/A |
| 3,200-Watt |
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| Natural Gas Oven |
1 Hour |
N/A |
$0.18 |
| 18,000 BTUH |
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| Microwave Oven |
1 Hour |
$0.09 |
N/A |
| 950-Watt |
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| Garbage Disposal |
2 Hours |
$0.08 |
N/A |
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| Coffee Maker |
1 Hour |
$0.08 |
N/A |
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| Dishwasher-Nat. |
Per Load |
N/A |
$0.07 to |
| Gas Water Heating |
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$0.10 |
| 10-15 gallons |
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| Dishwasher-Electric |
Per Load |
$0.18 to |
N/A |
| Water Heating |
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$0.28 |
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| 10-15 gallons |
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Lighting: |
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| Floodlight |
10 Hours |
$0.11 |
N/A |
| 120-Watt PAR |
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| Fluorescent Lamp |
10 Hours |
$0.03 |
N/A |
| 30-Watt |
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| Light Bulb |
10 Hours |
$0.09 |
N/A |
| 100-Watt |
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| Incandescent |
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Other: |
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| Computer |
120 Hours |
$1.32 |
N/A |
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| Electric Blanket |
84 Hours |
$1.35 |
N/A |
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| Waterbed Heater |
375 hours |
$12.94 |
N/A |
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| Pool Pump |
720 Hours |
$79.49 |
N/A |
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| Sump/Sewage |
10 Hours |
$0.28 |
N/A |
| Pump |
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| Well Pump |
44 Hours |
$1.84 |
N/A |
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***Electric Costs Based on $0.092/ kWh
****Nat. Gas Costs Based on $1.02/therm |
| The costs presented here are based on averages and may vary with different makes of appliances, age, lifestyles, etc. |
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