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A vacuum cleaner is a piece of equipment used to clean the debris from the floor. There are many types of vacuum cleaners. The power consumption of a vacuum cleaner ranges between 450 watts to 2500 watts. A typical vacuum cleaner consumes 1400 watts. Calculate the energy usage of the vacuum cleaner below: Enter the … Read more
A microwave oven is used to cook or heat food and can be found in almost every kitchen. It passes electromagnetic waves through the food at a microwave frequency range. Microwave ovens are available in various sizes and capacities. The power consumption of a microwave oven ranges between 1000 watts to 3000 watts. A typical … Read more
A dishwasher is a piece of equipment used to clean dishware and cutlery automatically. The dishwasher was first introduced by Joel Houghton in the United States in 1850. It was a hand-driven machine. Modern-day dishwashers use pumps and rotating spray arms. The power consumption of dishwashers ranges between 1200 and 2400 watts. Enter the wattage, … Read more
Clothes dryers are used to remove moisture from clothes. Usually, they are used after washing clothes in a washing machine. The moisture is removed from clothes by spinning and circulating hot air through them. It consumes a bit more energy. There is a wide range of dryers available in the market. The power consumption of … Read more
Ceiling fans are used to circulate air inside a closed space. Even though they do not cool down the air, the continuous circulation of air helps us feel better. The power consumption of ceiling fans is fractional when compared to that of air conditioners. The energy usage of ceiling fans, electricity bill and the daily, … Read more
Air conditioners are one of the major power-consuming loads at home. This calculator can help you calculate electricity usage of your air conditioner and the usage cost. How to use air conditioner electricity usage cost calculator Input AC rating in Tons or kW or BTU/hr and select input. Enter Star or SEER rating whichever is … Read more
A few small behavioral changes and other adjustments can help us save electricity as well as electricity bills. By saving electricity we are not only saving money but also saving our nation’s demand for resources and saving the environment. Below are the 10 simple techniques that can help you save on electricity bills. How is … Read more
It’s hot inside let’s turn on the AC!! The air conditioner is one of the high-power-consuming appliances at home. During sunny days you might have noticed a drastic increase in power consumption as well as the utility bill (if you use AC). This article will guide you through the types of Air conditioners, their power … Read more
An electric iron or a steam iron or an iron box is a tool used to press the wrinkles out of your clothes so that when you dress up you look smart and neat. It is a basic tool that converts electric energy to heat. It consumes more electric power than most of the other … Read more
The energy usage of LED lamps is much lesser than that of CFL lamps or fluorescent lamps or incandescent bulbs. It can produce 80-100 lumens/ watts which is almost 5 times higher than the lumens/ watts capacity of incandescent bulbs (16 lumens per watt). By using LED lamps at home, you can reduce electricity usage. … Read more
