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The answer to that question depends upon a number of factors:
• Home construction and site location
• Heating and cooling systems
• Appliances
• Lifestyle choices, family size
A typical family of 4 may use the following estimated monthly amounts of electricity for the listed types of appliances and equipment. (note that some items are only used during specific times of the year)
APPLIANCE USE DATA |
Item |
kWh/month |
$ to Operate |
A/C Central |
198 |
$18.22 |
Bathtub spa (pump only) |
3.6 |
$.33 |
Breadmaker |
9 |
$.83 |
Clothes Dryer |
110 |
$10.16 |
Clothes Washer |
5 |
$.46 |
Coffee Maker |
4.8 |
$.44 |
Computer |
8 |
$.74 |
Dehumidifier |
412 |
$37.95 |
Dishwasher |
28 |
$2.65 |
Electric Blanket |
15.2 |
$1.40 |
Fish Tank |
138.7 |
$12.76 |
Freezer (chest) |
61 |
$5.63 |
Furnace Fan |
60 |
$5.52 |
Garbage Disposal |
1 |
$.11 |
Hair Dryer |
2.1 |
$.19 |
Heater, Portable |
54 |
$4.97 |
Hot tub |
557 |
$51.27 |
Humidifier, Room |
10.8 |
$.99 |
Lighting |
300 |
$27.60 |
Microwave |
10 |
$.99 |
Oven |
9 |
$.88 |
Range |
150 |
$13.80 |
Refrigerator, frost free |
180 |
$16.60 |
Stereo |
18 |
$1.66 |
Television, Color |
50 |
$4.64 |
VCR |
.3 |
$.03 |
Water Heater |
594 |
$54.65 |
(calculated with basic rate and P.C.A. effective 01/01/08)
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