We will discuss appliances in more depth in a later lesson, but here is a list of common household appliances and their power ratings. Again, they can vary greatly depending on the manufacturer and age. Some appliances are getting significantly more efficient over time. For the most up to date information, please check the manufacturers rating on the device you are interested in. The table below is just an estimate.
| Appliance | Wattage (range) |
|---|---|
| Clock Radio | 10 |
| Coffee Maker | 900 - 1200 |
| Clothes Washer | 350 - 500 |
| Clothes Dryer | 1800-5000 |
| Dishwasher | 1200-2400 |
| Hair Dryer | 1200-1875 |
| Microwave Oven | 750-1100 |
| Laptop | 50 |
| Refrigerator | 725 |
| 36" Television | 133 |
| Toaster | 800-1400 |
| Water Heater | 4500-5500 |
| Appliance | Wattage |
|---|---|
| Aquarium | 50 - 1210 |
| Clock Radio | 10 |
| Coffee Maker | 900 - 1200 |
| Clothes Washer | 350 - 500 |
| Clothes Dryer | 1500-5000 |
| Dishwasher | 1200 -2400 (using the drying feature greatly increases energy consumption) |
| Dehumidifier | 785 |
| Electric Blanket (Single/Double) | 60 / 100 |
| Fan - ceiling | 65 - 175 |
| Fan - window | 55 - 250 |
| Fan - furnace | 750 |
| Fan - whole house | 240 - 750 |
| Hair Dryer | 1200 - 1875 |
| Heater (portable) | 750 - 1500 |
| Clothes Iron | 1000 - 1800 |
| Microwave Oven | 750 - 1100 |
| Personal Computer - CPU (wake / asleep) | 120 / 30 or less |
| Personal Computer - Monitor (awake / asleep) | 150 / 30 or less |
| Laptop | 50 |
| Wifi - Router | 5-20 |
| Radio (stereo) | 70 - 400 |
| Refrigerator | 725 |
| 36" Television | 40-60 |
| Toaster | 800-1400 |
| Toaster Oven | 1225 |
| DVR box | 11-26 |
| Vacuum Cleaner | 1000 - 1440 |
| Water heater (40 gallon) | 4500 - 5500 |
| Water pump (deep well) | 250 - 1100 |