The Largest Loads
Do you know what devices use the most electricity in your home? Do you know how much it costs to run those appliances?
More people are becoming more aware of the amount of energy a particular appliance uses when they switch it on. Products are usually clearly marked to show the power they consume.
The value of power in electrical appliances is measured in Watts (W). Here is a quick list of the typical power consumption for common home appliances.
Device - Power - Amps
Kettle
2,000W
Toaster
Hairdryer
Hair Straighteners
Washing Machine
Dryer
Electric Oven
3,000W+
Food Processor
500W
EV Charger (Small)
Microwave Oven
1,000W+
Games Console
100W
Phone Charger
5W
LED Lightbulb
10W
Desktop Computer
100W
Laptop Computer
60W
Fridge Freezer
100W+
42” LCD TV
220W
Heat Pump
2,000W+
Hot Water Cylinder
3,000W+
Underfloor Heating
Swimming Pool
Water Pump (from tank)
Spa Pool
Energy Price
The next thing to consider is the cost of the electricity you use.
Make it Yourself
Energy Storage
Make Energy Choices
Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS)
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Typical Runtime Costs
Over different time periods, here are the costs of running certain appliances in the home.
3 hours, 5 hours, All Day
