Appliance Usage guide

Ever wondered how much energy all of your common household electrical appliances actually use? This information can help you make smart choices when selecting energy efficient appliances and is a good place to start if you want to reduce your energy consumption (and save money!)

This information can help you make smart choices when selecting energy efficient appliances and is a good place to start if you want to reduce your energy consumption (and save money!) during your free off-peak Hour of Power, or when shifting power use off-peak on the MoveMaster plan.

Clothes dryer

1.8 kWh
per load

Dishwasher

2 kWh
per cycle

Electric oven

1.9 kWh
per hour

Heaters

1-2.4 kWh
per hour

Pool pump

1.1 kWh
per hour

Washing machine

0.9 kWh
per cycle

Air conditioner

3.5 kWh
per hour (large wall unit)

6 kWh
per hour (ducted)

Hairdryer

1.6 kWh
per hour

Iron

1.75-2.4 kWh
per hour

Electric kettle

1.8-2.4 kWh
for 10 minutes

TV

0.13 kWh
per hour

Vacuum cleaner

1.1 kWh
per hour

Lights

0.06 kWh
per hour (halogen bulb)

Microwave

0.05 kWh
per plate

Toaster

0.05-0.085 kWh
per 2 slices

Refrigerator

4.6 kWh
per day