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Electricity Cost per Appliance Chart
Use this electricity cost per appliance chart to compare common wattages, run times, and monthly cost ranges. Use the chart as a quick planning reference, then use Electricity Cost Calculator when you need exact numbers for your own inputs.
At a glance
- Coverage
- 4 reference rows
- Default schedule
- See assumptions below
- Data effective
- Not stated
- Published
- Not stated
- Updated
- Not stated
- Author
- EverydayCalc.org
- Reviewer
- EverydayCalc editorial review
Chart values
| Estimate | Chart value |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator cycling | $8 to $18/month |
| Window AC, 8 hr/day | $35 to $95/month |
| Space heater, 4 hr/day | $15 to $35/month |
| Gaming PC setup | $5 to $25/month |
How to use this chart
- Find the row closest to your room, tank, project, payment, or classroom planning situation.
- Use the value as a starting estimate, not a final recommendation.
- Check the assumptions in the table and image before sharing or printing.
- Open the related calculator when your inputs differ from the chart example.
When to use the calculator instead
Use the calculator when your measurements, rates, room conditions, local prices, tank setup, loan terms, or classroom routine do not match the simple chart rows. The calculator lets you adjust the inputs instead of forcing your situation into a rough example.
Examples from this chart
Worked example
- Refrigerator cycling: use $8 to $18/month as the quick chart estimate, then adjust the exact inputs in the calculator if your setup is different.
- Window AC, 8 hr/day: use $35 to $95/month as the quick chart estimate, then adjust the exact inputs in the calculator if your setup is different.
- Space heater, 4 hr/day: use $15 to $35/month as the quick chart estimate, then adjust the exact inputs in the calculator if your setup is different.
Limitations and assumptions
These chart rows are rounded planning estimates. Check real product labels, local rates, room conditions, tank setup, project measurements, and current prices before buying or making a final decision.
Save or share this chart
You can print this page, save the tall image for planning, or link to the page from a blog post, classroom resource, forum answer, or project checklist so readers can open the calculator too.
Chart questions
Chart questions
Should I use the electricity cost per appliance chart or the calculator?
Use the chart for a quick planning estimate. Use the calculator when your measurements, rate, conditions, or setup differ from the chart rows.
Are chart values exact?
No. Chart values are rounded planning estimates and should be checked against the calculator and real product, project, or local conditions before you buy.