What appliances cost to run
Typical yearly running cost at your country’s average power price. Pick one to see what a plug-in kit would cover.
Kitchen
| Appliance | Power | kWh per year | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fridge-freezer | 35 W | 307 | $56 |
| Chest freezer | 30 W | 263 | $48 |
| Dishwasher (eco cycle) | 270 W | 197 | $36 |
| Electric kettle | 1,500 W | 82 | $15 |
| Coffee machine | 1,000 W | 73 | $13 |
| Microwave | 1,100 W | 80 | $15 |
| Electric oven | 2,000 W | 292 | $53 |
| Induction hob | 1,800 W | 394 | $72 |
| Toaster | 900 W | 26 | $5 |
Heating and cooling
| Appliance | Power | kWh per year | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air conditioner (split, 2.5 kW cooling) | 800 W | 876 | $159 |
| Portable air conditioner | 1,000 W | 730 | $133 |
| Dehumidifier | 300 W | 876 | $159 |
| Fan (pedestal / ceiling) | 50 W | 73 | $13 |
| Air-to-air heat pump (heating, small) | 900 W | 1,643 | $298 |
| Electric water heater / boiler | 2,000 W | 1,095 | $199 |
| Pool / pond pump | 500 W | 1,095 | $199 |
Laundry
| Appliance | Power | kWh per year | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washing machine (40 °C) | 500 W | 219 | $40 |
| Tumble dryer (heat pump) | 700 W | 179 | $32 |
| Tumble dryer (condenser) | 2,000 W | 365 | $66 |
| Steam iron | 1,200 W | 66 | $12 |
| Vacuum cleaner | 700 W | 38 | $7 |
Entertainment
| Appliance | Power | kWh per year | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| TV (55-inch LED) | 90 W | 131 | $24 |
| Games console | 150 W | 82 | $15 |
| Sound system / soundbar | 30 W | 33 | $6 |
| Wi-Fi router + modem | 12 W | 105 | $19 |
| Aquarium (heater, pump, light) | 60 W | 526 | $95 |
| LED lighting (whole home) | 60 W | 110 | $20 |
Home office
| Appliance | Power | kWh per year | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desktop PC + monitor | 150 W | 329 | $60 |
| Laptop | 45 W | 99 | $18 |
| External monitor (27-inch) | 30 W | 66 | $12 |
| Printer (inkjet/laser, incl. standby) | 8 W | 70 | $13 |
Garage and EV
| Appliance | Power | kWh per year | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| EV charging from wall socket (2.3 kW) | 2,300 W | 1,679 | $305 |
| EV wallbox (11 kW) | 11,000 W | 2,008 | $365 |
| E-bike charger | 100 W | 37 | $7 |
| Garage: power tools / compressor | 1,200 W | 88 | $16 |