How Much Electricity Do You Use?
Those household watts add up fast! Take the first step to creating a cost-effective, energy efficient and solar-powered home by monitoring your current energy usage. The following chart will get you started by giving you a better understanding of the amount of electricity used by common household devices.
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Home Power Monitoring Chart
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Survival Appliances
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Rated Watts
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Surge Watts
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Incandescent lights
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75 each
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75 each
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Refrigerator (1/4 HP)
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500
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2000
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Freezer (1/4 HP)
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600
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1200
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Sump Pump
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800
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2000
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Water Pump (1 HP)
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1900
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5700
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Water Pump (2 HP)
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2500
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7500
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Heating
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Furnace Fan (1/2 HP)*
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875
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2300
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Electric Blanket
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400
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400
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Space Heater
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1800
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1800
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Heat Pump*
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4700
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12000
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Cooling
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Dehumidifier
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650
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800
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Attic Fan*
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300
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900
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Table Fan
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800
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2000
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Window Air Conditioner
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1200
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4800
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Central Air (10k BTU)*
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1500
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6000
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Central Air (24k BTU)*
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3800
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15000
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Central Air (40k BTU)*
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6000
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24000
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Family Room
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Computer System: CPU, Monitor, Laser Printer
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1500
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1500
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UPS System
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2000
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2500
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CD Player
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100
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100
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VCR
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100
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100
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Radio
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100
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100
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Television
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300
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300
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Receiver
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420
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420
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Kitchen
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Rated Watts
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Surge Watts
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