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How Many Watts Does My Home Appliance Use?

    UseApplianceWatts
    Heating and A/CAir Conditioner (1.0 ton)1,900
    Air Conditioner (3.5 tons)6,500
    Air Conditioner (5.0 tons)9,200
    Evaporation Cooler (4000CFM)400
    Portable Heater1,500
    KitchenCan Opener100
    Carving Knife92
    Coffee Maker1,200
    Deep Fat Fryer1,448
    Dishwasher1,201
    Food Blender300
    Food Mixer127
    Frying Pan1,196
    Garbage Disposal445
    Hot Plate1,200
    Microwave Oven1,450
    Range (with Oven)12,200
    Range (with self-cleaning)12,200
    Refrigerator-Freezer 16 cu. ft.600
    Refrigerator-Freezer 20 cu. ft.800
    Roaster1,333
    Slow Cooker200
    Toaster1,146
    Toaster Oven1,550
    Trash Compactor400
    Waffle Iron1,200
    OtherCD Player85
    Christmas Lights800
    Clock2
    Clothes Dryer2,790
    Computers240
    Electric Blanket177
    Fan (Attic)370
    Fan (Ceiling or Circulating)88
    Fan (Furnace)500
    Fan (Rollaway)171
    Fan (Window)200
    Fish Tank4
    Floor Polisher305
    Hair Blow dryer1,000
    Hand Iron1,100
    Heat Lamp250
    Heating Pad65
    Humidifier177
    Jacuzzi/Spa Pump1,300
    Kiln5,760
    Lighting (reading)40
    Lighting (outdoor)100
    Radio (Solid State)15
    Radio/Recorder (Solid State)26
    Sewing Machine75
    Shaver (none rechargeable)15
    Sun Lamp279
    Swimming Pool Pump Motor2,000
    Television, Cable (TV) Box23
    Television, Color (Solid state)175
    Television, B & W (Solid State)45
    Television, Screen (45″)147
    Television, Video Games45
    Toothbrush1
    Typewriter52
    Vacuum Cleaner630
    Video Tape Rec.175
    Washing Machine512
    Water Heater2,475
    Water Heater (Quick-Recovery)4,474
    Waterbed Heater450
    Water Softener1.5
    Well Pump2,238