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Appliance Energy Consumption

Most homes have a variety of appliances with a wide range of operating costs. Typical costs of operation of basic household appliances are shown in the graph below.

Chart of typical energy costs for various appliances. A spa has the biggest cost of almost $200 per year and an electric blanket and home computer have the least at under $20 per year.
Typical energy costs for various appliances
Credit: U.S. Department of Energy [1]

Household appliances, cooking, and lighting consume 33% of the energy at home as shown in the pie chart below. Water heating (not included in the appliances) is the second largest energy expense after home heating and cooling. It typically accounts for about 14% of the utility bill.

Credit: U.S. Department of Energy [2]
Source URL: https://www.e-education.psu.edu/egee102/node/1989

Links
[1] https://www.energy.gov/eere/office-energy-efficiency-renewable-energy
[2] http://www.eere.energy.gov/