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Energy Services Specialist Program
Call us if you are building a new home or replacing
an existing heating/cooling system. We have information
on how to build an energy efficient home. We also
have the latest information about operating costs
on different types of heating/cooling options. Our
experts can come to your home and perform an energy
audit to determine what can be done to improve your
home’s comfort level and save you money. This
is free of charge to our members. Our number is (260)463-7165
or (877)463-7165. Visit the Energy Advisor website. |
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Home appliances use power at greatly varying rates. In
order to conserve energy wisely and to lower our energy
bills, it pays to know the consumption rates of major household
items.(The figures below are typical of the usages of a
family of three with a 1,500 sq. ft. home.)
| Appliance |
Typical
Wattage |
Average
(kWh/Month) |
| Water
heater |
4,474* |
450 |
| Refrigerator
/ freezer - standard |
326 |
125 |
| Refrigerator
/ freezer – frost free |
615 |
188 |
| Freezer
– standard 16 cu. Ft. |
341 |
100 |
| Freezer
– frost-free 16 cu. ft. |
440 |
150 |
| Stove
with oven |
12,200 |
100 |
| Lighting |
misc. |
100-150 |
| Water
pump |
400 |
100 |
| Furnace
fan |
420 |
90 |
| Clothes
dryer |
4,856 |
5
X number of loads |
| Dishwasher
(one load per day, water not included) |
1,200 |
30 |
| Television
- black & white |
45 |
20 |
| Television
- color |
145 |
45 |
| Stereo |
110 |
9 |
| Water
bed heater |
misc.** |
140 |
| Electric
blanket |
177 |
22 |
| Coffee
maker |
1,200 |
12 |
| Electric
skillet |
1,196 |
10 |
| Microwave
oven |
1,500 |
8 |
| Toaster |
1,146 |
5 |
| Garbage
disposal |
445 |
1 |
| Blow
dryer |
1,500 |
8 |
*Add
100 kWh for each additional person
**Thermostatically controlled |
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