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.
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Clothes dryer
1.8 kWh
per load
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Dishwasher
2 kWh
per cycle
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Electric oven
1.9 kWh
per hour
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Heaters
1-2.4 kWh
per hour
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Pool pump
1.1 kWh
per hour
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Washing machine
0.9 kWh
per cycle
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Air conditioner
3.5 kWh
per hour (large wall unit)
6 kWh
per hour (ducted)
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Hairdryer
1.6 kWh
per hour
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Iron
1.75-2.4 kWh
per hour
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Electric kettle
1.8-2.4 kWh
for 10 minutes
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TV
0.13 kWh
per hour
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Vacuum cleaner
1.1 kWh
per hour
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Lights
0.06 kWh
per hour (halogen bulb)
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Microwave
0.05 kWh
per plate
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Toaster
0.05-0.085 kWh
per 2 slices
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Refrigerator
4.6 kWh
per day
Note that kWh consumption is approximate and will vary depending on your usage and the efficiency of your appliances.
Source: Consumer NZ