Energy Usage Costs for Household Appliances
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Lighting
Incandescent Light Bulb, 100 watts |
$.01 per hour |
Equivalent Compact Fluorescent Lamps |
$.01 per 4 hours |
Cooling Equipment
Central Air Conditioner (3-ton) |
$.48 - $.66 per hour |
Fan |
$.01 - $.07 per hour |
Room/Window Air Conditioner |
$.09 - $.28 per hour |
Heating Equipment
Electric Baseboard or Electric Central Heater |
$35 - $110 or more per month |
Electric Baseboard or Electric Central Heater |
$114 - $400 or more per month |
Gas Furnace |
$16 - $40 or more per month |
Gas Furnace |
$41 - $200 or more per month |
Cooking Appliances
Electric Oven |
$.30 - $.60 per hour |
Electric Range-top Burner |
$.07 - $.30 per hour |
Gas Oven |
$.05 - $.11 per hour |
Gas Range-top Burner |
$.04 - $.08 per hour |
Microwave Oven |
$.01 - $.03 per 10 minutes |
Household Appliances
Clothes Washer |
$.03 per load |
Clothes Washer |
$.23 per load |
Clothes Dryer Electric |
$.30 - $.60 per load |
Clothes Dryer Gas |
$.10 - $.16 per load |
Color Television |
$.01 - $.05 per hour |
Dishwasher |
$.08 - $.09 per load |
Freezer |
$15.00 - $30.00 or more per month |
Hair Dryer |
$.01 per 5-minute use |
Personal Computer |
$.01 - $.02 per hour |
Stereo System |
$.01 - $.03 per hour |
Refrigerator (Frost-free), 16 cu ft |
$10.00 - $18.00 per month |
Water Heater Electric |
$20.00 - $70.00 per month |
Water Heater Gas |
$7.00 - $19.00 per month |
Vacuum Cleaner |
$.05 - $.09 per hour |
Source: "The Big Picture A Step-by-Step California Guide to Smarter Home Energy Use," distributed statewide in English, Spanish and Chinese by all four California Investor-Owned Utilities.








