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Old 10-10-2008, 07:31 AM   #9
Tiramisu
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I found some "usage charts", based on average usages. My electric rate is 14 cents per kWh.

coffee maker = 8 kWh per month
dishwasher = 4.3 kWh per month
freezer = 180 kWh per month
microwave = 1 kWh per month
range = 100 kWh per month
refrigerator = 180 kWh per month
toaster = 3.3 kWh per month

clothes dryer = 3 kWh per use
iron (1-1/2 hour per week) = 5 kWh per month
washer (hot wash - cold rinse) = 6.6 kWh per use
washer (cold wash - cold rinse) = .3 kWh per use

water heater (1 person) = 117 kWh per month
water heater (2 persons) = 202 kWh per month

radio (3 hours/day) = 7 kWh per month
TV (3 hours/day) = 33 kWh per month
clock = 1.4 kWh per month
100 watt light bulb = .1 kWh per hour
well pump (1 hp) = 1 kWh per hour

1 ton A/C = 1 kWh per hour
5 ton A/C = 5 kWh per hour
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