Which appliances uses the most electricity and which ones the least?

Question

I am trying to find ways of lowering the electricity bill.

Answer 1

the AC and heater unit uses up lots of electricity, TV also uses up lots of electricity depending on the screen size and because of ghost consumption, which means when its not in used, and still plugged it, it draws a little bit of power for the clock function and other stuff like that, dryers and washer uses up lots of electricity also, items that uses the least are small kitchen appliances, not microwaves or toaster ovens though, and suprisingly enough, hair dryer also uses up lots of electricity and so does a vacumm cleaner. Sorry my answer is a mess! :)

Answer 2

Any appliance that uses a heat element will use the most current. Naturally the higher the voltage the less current it will use. This is why a clothes dryer is 240 Volt instead of 120 Volt. It uses a major heat element and a lot of amperage is needed to get the desired temperature. Hot water heaters if electric are another major user and will run the bill up. If you have a heat pump in your central heat this is another. Also if the unit has a larger motor such as a fan unit it will use more than most. Electric stove tops and ovens use a lot of current. If you really want to cut down, use the new light bulbs out that have florescent instead of incandescent light. Hope this helps. I was an electrical contractor for over 20 years and a Master Electrician for 40.

Answer 3

Anything that generates heat is going to use a LOT of electricity.

Even the AC--even though it doesn't generate heat--it uses a LOT to keep the place cool!!

One way that we found helpful, is to not use the dishwasher unless we have a crowd or do a LOT of cooking one day. We use the sink a lot more & save $20/month!!

We have changed all the lights we can over to the flouresent blubs and the 1st year we did that, we noticed we saved about $10/year.

We also only wash our clothes in cold water vs. hot or warm unless we have to. We use the dryer but only with full loads.

We had the heater turned up high, but discovered only certain rooms at certain times needed higher heat, so now we keep the gas mark temp at 62 C, and use an electric blanket in the bedroom & purchased a ceramic heater for the bathroom which is only used when ppl take a shower.

Plus we put plastic (that stuff that needs the hairdryer) on all the windows! & put foam drapes over the patio doors, small fluffy warm mats on all the floors. We use our ceiling fan to push the air down too--to help it circulate a lot more.

Everything makes a difference!

Answer 4

Electric heat and central air conditioning, Electric water heater, lighting, electric range, electric clothes dryer, refridgerator, dishwasher, clothes washer. These are the major electric consumers, but will vary depending on size of dwelling, number of occupants, habits, and efficiency of the appliances as well as the building.

Answer 5

The one single appliance that uses the most energy is the Air Conditionare.Then it follows the washer and dryer. and last would be the kitchen appliances, like the mixers and the coffee maker.

Answer 6

Electric kettles, electric heaters, electric rads use lots.. any item that is producing heat uses a lot. Air conditioners use a lot too. Water heaters if electric do as well

Answer 7

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