Appliance calculator
What's actually using your electricity?
Enter the wattage on the label and how long each appliance runs. The months column handles Canadian seasons, so the block heater and the AC only count when they're used.
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| Appliance | Watts | Hours/day | Days/week | Months/yr | kWh/yr | $/yr |
|---|
Ranked by yearly cost
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