Featured Guide
Learn how wattage, cooling capacity, compressor cycles, climate, and daily operating time affect an air conditioner's real electricity use and running cost.
More Appliance Guides
Explore Household Appliance Costs
Use our detailed guides to compare typical wattage, annual energy consumption, operating cycles, and estimated electricity costs for common household appliances.
See typical refrigerator wattage, annual kWh, compressor duty cycles, and estimated running costs.
Compare chest and upright freezer energy use and calculate the cost using your local electricity rate.
Calculate hourly, daily, and monthly heating costs based on wattage, usage time, and your electricity rate.
Calculate Your Own Appliance Costs
Enter an appliance's wattage, daily operating time, and your local electricity rate to estimate its daily, monthly, and annual running cost.