Hi Everyone! My husband is a Lic. Electrician and I just read in one of his books this neat chart that broke down the cost of each appliance monthly. For those of use trying to cut corners and the cost of EVERYTHING increasing I thought that this might be a bit of handy information. Also note that just by unplugging things when they are not in use will also save a ton! If you use power strips they do sell some that are energy friendly and you can turn them off w/o unplugging them and they don't continue using the electricity.

Attic Exhaust Fan............................................... $10-15
Box Fan (older 8hrs/day)......................................$5
C-Pap/Nebulizer (few hrs/wk)................................$2-4
Central A/C................................................. .......$50-150
Chest Freezer (newer 5-15cu. ft.)..........................$6-12
Computer (w/CRT monitor 6 hrs/day)......................$2-3
Dehumidifier (8hrs/day)........................................$10-15
Dishwasher (4 loads/wk)......................................$3
Electrc Dryer (6-8 loads/wk)................................$10-15
Electric Space Heater (8-12 hrs/day).....................$30-60
Electric Stove(1hr/day).......................................$6
Electric Water Tank (40-50 gal.)...........................$30-40
Furnace Blower Fan(winter)..................................$15-20
Garage Door Opener............................................ <$1
Gas Dryer (6-8 loads/wk).....................................$1-2
Hair Dryer/Iron?Toaster (15 min/day)......................$2
Hot Tub (kept at 100-104 degrees)........................$20-30
Microwave .5 hr/day)..........................................$3
Oxygen Concentrator (12 hrs/day).........................$15
Pedestal/Ceiling Fan (8hrs/day).............................$2
Pool Pump (8 hrs/day).........................................$15
Refrigerator (manual defrost)................................$5-10
Refrigerator (newer auto defrost)..........................$5-7
Refrigerator (pre-2000 auto defrost)......................$10-15
Septic Pump (1 hr/day).......................................$2
Sink Disposal.......................................... ..........<$1
Stero/VCR/DVD/Game Boxes................................<$1
Torchiere Lamp (300w halogen 6hr/day)..................$6
TV- Big Screen (42"+ 12 hrs/day)...........................$10-15
TV- Color (19-27") (8hrs/day)...............................$4-8
Upright Freezer (newer).......................................$5-10
Upright Freezer (older).........................................$1 0-20
Vacuum/sweeper........................................... ....<$1
Walkway Lights (low voltage 10 hrs/night)................$1-2
Washing Machine (6-8 loads/wk).............................$1-2
Waterbed (heated).......................................... .....$10-15
Window A/C................................................. .......$20-50

****Cost estimated based on 10 cents per kWh

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thanks! I was just wondering how much the ceiling fan uses.

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It's not what you make; it's what you spend.

That is a really handy referrence and I think it seems pretty accurate too.

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Grace

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Mommy of Sarah (8.5), Hannah (7), and John(5)