The Value Of Electricity How Much Does It Cost?

APPLIANCE AVERAGE KWH
USED Annually
AVERAGE
COST Annually
Electric furnace 13,200 $924.00
Heat Pump 6,200 $434.00
Air-Conditioning
Central, per ton
1,500 $105.00
Dehumidifier 396 $27.72
Electric blanket 150 $10.50
Water bed heater 900 $63.00
Attic fan 300 $21.00
Water heater 4200 $294.00
Water pump 480 $33.60
Vacuum cleaner 48 $3.36
Clock 24 $1.68
Clothes dryer 996 $69.72
Clothes washer 624 $43.68
Hand iron 156 $10.92
Range w/oven 1152 $80.64
Microwave oven 300 $21.00
Electric skillet 192 $13.44
Coffee maker 108 $7.56
Toaster 36 $2.52
Mixer 12 $.84
Food disposal 36 $2.52
Dishwasher 1560 $109.20
Refrigerator/freezer
17 cu. ft. 2-door, high efficiency, automatic defrost
1200 $84.00
Color TV 444 $31.08
Radio 108 $7.56
Personal Computer 333 $23.31



Based on 1500 SF house insulated to meet TVA standards for energy efficiency. Costs are based on average of $.07 per KWH. Costs will vary with type, age, condition, frequency of use, and family lifestyle associated with electric appliances.