Appliance Energy Cost Calculator
Find out how much any appliance costs to run. Enter wattage, daily usage hours, and your electricity rate — see daily, monthly, and annual costs plus CO₂ emissions.
⚡ Daily Running Cost
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— kWh per day
Monthly Cost
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30 days
Annual Cost
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365 days
Annual CO₂
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lbs/year
⚡ What this means
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- ✓ Kill phantom loads. Devices that stay plugged in 24/7 — TVs, chargers, gaming consoles — drain $100-200/year in standby power. Smart power strips auto-cut power when devices are off.
- ✓ Switch to LED bulbs. A 10W LED replaces a 60W incandescent, saving 80% per bulb. Ten bulbs swapped = $60-100/year saved. LEDs also last 25x longer.
- ✓ Raise your AC thermostat 2°F. Each degree above 72°F saves 3-5% on cooling costs. Ceiling fans let you raise it 4°F without feeling the difference. A smart thermostat pays for itself in 6 months.
- ✓ Air-dry clothes when possible. An electric dryer uses 3kWh per load ($0.48 at $0.16/kWh). Skipping 3 loads/week saves $75/year. When you do dry, clean the lint trap every load for 25% better efficiency.
- ✓ Replace old energy hogs. A 15-year-old fridge uses 2-3x more energy than a modern ENERGY STAR model. The upgrade pays back in 3-5 years. Check for utility rebates — many offer $50-200 for recycling old appliances.
Disclaimer: This calculator provides energy cost estimates for educational purposes only. Actual consumption varies based on appliance age, efficiency, duty cycling, usage patterns, and local electricity rates. CO₂ emissions are estimated at 0.85 lbs/kWh (US average grid emissions factor). Check your utility bill for exact rates and your appliance label for exact wattage. Not a guarantee of actual electricity costs.
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