Independent home energy reference

Clear electricity-cost math for everyday homes

WattBasis helps homeowners and renters understand what their appliances cost to run. We turn wattage, running time, and local electricity rates into simple, transparent estimates you can check for yourself.

Core operating principles

Three reference standards

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Zero commercial bias

Unencumbered access

Standardized physics

We maintain zero commercial ties to appliance manufacturers or utility providers. No affiliate commission links, sponsored reviews, or hardware store referral programs influence our published figures.

Every calculator, formula breakdown, and seasonal running cost guide remains completely unencumbered. Users access complete mathematical models instantly without user registration, email gates, or paid tiers.

Operating estimates combine physical nameplate wattage specifications with actual local utility rates per kilowatt-hour. We account for effective duty cycles rather than assuming constant maximum power consumption.

Methodology focus

Your actual utility rate per kilowatt-hour and real compressor duty cycle dictate monthly operating expense far more than any promotional efficiency badge on the box.

WattClarity Editorial Standard

Run your appliance math

Apply your current electricity rate in dollars per kilowatt-hour to generate precise monthly cost estimates for window air conditioners, space heaters, and dehumidifiers.