Free tool
Appliance energy cost calculator
Enter each appliance's watts (on its label or in the manual), how many hours a day it runs, and your electricity rate from your bill. See what each one costs a month, the total for a year, and what switching those bulbs to LED could save. Nothing is stored.
These appliances cost about
$84 a month
- A year
- $1,005
- Energy a month
- 493 kWh
Switching those bulbs to LED could save about $70 a year.
Costs the most: Window air conditioner, at about $27.92 a month.
Uses the watts, hours and rate you enter, with 365 days a year. Many appliances, like fridges and AC units, cycle on and off, so actual use can be lower than their rated watts. LED estimate assumes LEDs use 75% less energy. Estimates only.
Bring it down
- Start with the biggest number. Heaters and AC units usually lead. See thermostat settings that save and find and seal air leaks.
- Swap the most-used bulbs. See switch to LED bulbs.
- Struggling with a bill? See help paying your energy bills.