Energy Cost Calculator
Estimate monthly and yearly running cost at your electricity rate.
Find your rate on your electric bill (total charges divided by kWh used). The default of $0.17/kWh is a rough U.S. residential figure.
Typical Yearly Energy Use
| Appliance | Typical use | Yearly cost at $0.17/kWh | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (modern, 20 cu ft) | 548 kWh/yr | $93 | Average running power; the compressor cycles on and off. |
| Refrigerator (older, pre-2000) | 1,095 kWh/yr | $186 | Older units can use about twice as much as a new ENERGY STAR model. |
| Compact (mini) fridge | 292 kWh/yr | $50 | Cycles on and off through the day. |
| Chest freezer (7 cu ft) | 219 kWh/yr | $37 | Chest freezers are among the most efficient freezers. |
| Upright freezer (20 cu ft) | 602 kWh/yr | $102 | Frost-free models use more for defrost cycles. |
| Electric dryer | 1,369 kWh/yr | $233 | About 5 loads a week. A clean vent shortens drying time. |
| Gas dryer (electric use only) | 82 kWh/yr | $14 | Motor and controls only; heat comes from gas. |
| Washer (motor only) | 91 kWh/yr | $15 | Most washer energy goes to heating water; cold washes save the most. |
| Dishwasher | 438 kWh/yr | $74 | About one cycle a day including water heating. Air dry saves energy. |
| Electric oven | 438 kWh/yr | $74 | Average draw while cycling at temperature. |
| Electric cooktop burner | 411 kWh/yr | $70 | One large radiant or coil burner. |
| Induction cooktop zone | 383 kWh/yr | $65 | Induction transfers heat to the pan more efficiently. |
| Microwave | 100 kWh/yr | $17 | About 15 minutes a day. |
| Toaster oven | 110 kWh/yr | $19 | Uses less than a full oven for small jobs. |
| Coffee maker | 91 kWh/yr | $15 | Brewing plus a short warming time. |
| Electric water heater (50 gal) | 4,928 kWh/yr | $838 | Family of four; often the second-largest energy use in a home. |
| Heat pump water heater (50 gal) | 1,314 kWh/yr | $223 | Heat pump models use far less than standard electric tanks. |
| Central AC (3 ton) | 3,833 kWh/yr | $652 | Roughly 6 hours a day for half the year, averaged over 12 months. Varies widely by climate. |
| Window AC (10,000 BTU) | 1,314 kWh/yr | $223 | About 8 hours a day in the cooling season, averaged over the year. |
| Dehumidifier (50 pint) | 1,095 kWh/yr | $186 | About 12 hours a day for half the year, averaged. |
| Space heater | 1,095 kWh/yr | $186 | About 4 hours a day in winter, averaged over the year. |
| Wine cooler (30 bottle) | 350 kWh/yr | $60 | Thermoelectric models can use more in warm rooms. |
| Portable ice maker | 350 kWh/yr | $60 | Runs only while making ice. |
| Kegerator | 365 kWh/yr | $62 | Cycles on and off; keep it out of direct sun. |
| Garbage disposal | 9 kWh/yr | $2 | A few minutes a day. |
| Range hood fan | 37 kWh/yr | $6 | Blower plus lights. |
| Air purifier | 219 kWh/yr | $37 | Medium fan speed. |
| Ceiling fan | 175 kWh/yr | $30 | DC motor fans use much less. |
| Pool pump (1.5 HP) | 4,380 kWh/yr | $745 | Single-speed pump run year-round; variable-speed pumps can cut this sharply. |
| Hot tub | 2,190 kWh/yr | $372 | Heater and pump; a good cover makes a big difference. |
| Furnace blower | 1,095 kWh/yr | $186 | Electric use of a gas furnace blower motor. |
An appliance using far more energy than usual — a refrigerator that runs constantly, a dryer that needs two cycles — often has a fixable fault such as dirty coils, a failed fan or a clogged vent.
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Refrigerator Repair
A household refrigerator keeps fresh food cold with a fresh-food section and usually a freezer compartment, cooled by a sealed refrigerant system and a set of fans.
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A clothes dryer tumbles wet laundry in a heated drum and vents moist air outside through a duct.
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A dishwasher sprays heated water and detergent over loaded dishes, drains the dirty water, rinses and dries them in a timed cycle.
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An oven is an enclosed heated cavity, gas or electric, that bakes, roasts and broils using a thermostat or sensor to hold temperature.
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