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Visit psnh.com and use the PSNH Energy Calculator to estimate the
monthly cost of operating an individual applianceor everything in your
home. Our Energy Calculator is a secure system and requires a PSNH
account number to use.
Typical monthly cost based on rates as of July 1, 2012.
Router - Wired/Wireless 10 7 $1.04
Satellite Dish 60 7 $1.04
Slow Cooker 200 8 $1.19
Space Heater 1500 112 $16.66
Stereo 75 10 $1.49
Sump Pump 500 10 $1.49
Swimming Pool - Above Ground 500 90 $13.39
Swimming Pool - In Ground 16 X 32 Feet 500 90 $13.39
Swimming Pool - In Ground 18 X 36 Feet 750 135 $20.09
Swimming Pool - In Ground 20 X 40 Feet 1000 180 $26.78
Telephone - Cordless 5 4 $0.59
Television Cable Box 35 25 $3.72
Television - LCD 19 Inch 90 11 $1.63
Television - LCD 32-50 Inch (Average) 150 18 $2.68
Television - LED 19 Inch 75 9 $1.34
Television - LED 32-50 Inch (Average) 150 18 $2.68
Television - Plasma 42-50 Inch (Average) 300 36 $5.36
Television - Projection 52-65 Inch (Average) 200 24 $3.57
Television Tube - Average 125 15 $2.24
Toaster 1000 3 $0.44
Toaster Oven 1500 10 $1.49
Tools - Circular Saw 1000 10 $1.49
Tools - Drill 400 4 $0.59
Vacuum - Central 800 8 $1.19
Vacuum - Regular 1440 9 $1.34
Water Heater 4500 486 $68.75
Water Pump 900 39 $5.80
Whirlpool Tub 1800 27 $4.02
Wood Stove Blower 200 40 $5.95
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Appliance
Typical
Wattage
Average
Monthly
kWh
Typical
Monthly
Cost
(Based on an average family of four. Kilowatt (kWh) usage is
dependent on the number of people living in the household
and their energy usage lifestyle.)
Call PSNH at 1-800-662-7764 for a more detailed calculation
of estimated energy costs based on your usage and the size
of your family.
Air Conditioner - 5,000 BTU 500 75 $11.16
Air Conditioner - 7,000 BTU 750 112 $16.66
Air Conditioner - 10,000 BTU 1000 150 $22.31
Air Purier 75 54 $8.04
Alarm System 10 7 $1.04
Blender 300 1 $0.15
Ceiling Fan w/o Light 50 9 $1.34
Ceiling Fan with 3 - 60 Watt Bulbs 230 41 $6.11
Clock - Electric 3 2 $0.30
Clothes Dryer - Electric 5000 120 $17.85
Clothes Washer 1200 19 $2.83
Coffee Maker 900 12 $1.78
Compactor - Trash 400 4 $0.59
Computer Printer - Printing 600 2 $0.30
Computer with LCD Monitor 270 32 $4.77
Dehumidier - 20 Pint 480 173 $25.74
Dehumidier - 40 Pint 625 225 $33.48
Dehumidier - 65 Pint 790 284 $42.25
Dishwasher - With Dry Cycle 1000 10 $1.49
Dishwasher - Without Dry Cycle 200 4 $0.59
DVD/Blu-ray Player 60 7 $1.04
Electric Blanket 165 20 $2.97
Exercise Equipment - Treadmill 2 H.P. 2000 30 $4.46
Exercise Equipment - Treadmill 3 H.P. 3000 45 $6.70
Fan - Standing and Window 200 10 $1.49
Fax Machine 10 7 $1.04
Fish Tank - 10 Gallon 80 29 $4.31
Fish Tank - 35 Gallon 230 83 $12.35
Freezer - Upright/Chest 17 Cu. Ft. 230 55 $8.18*
Freezer - Upright/Chest 17 Cu. Ft.
(Non-Energy Star)
230 71 $10.57
Gaming Console - Nintendo Wii 18 2 $0.30
Gaming Console - Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 175 18 $2.68
Garage Door Opener 350 1 $0.15
Grill - Counter Top 1425 11 $1.63
Hair Dryer - Hand Held 1500 15 $2.24
Hair Flat Iron 25 0 $0.00
Heating Cable - Roof - 60 Ft. 500 15 $2.24
*Typical Monthly Cost based on Energy Star appliances.
Home Energy Usage Chart
Appliance
Typical
Wattage
Average
Monthly
kWh
Typical
Monthly
Cost
Heating Cable - Water Pipes - 24 Ft. 200 144 $21.43
Heating System - Hot Air 1/2 HP Motor 500 144 $21.43
Heating System - Hot Air 3/4 HP Motor 750 216 $32.14
Heating System - Hot Water (1 Zone) 315 91 $13.54
Heating System - Hot Water (2 Zones) 423 122 $18.15
Heating System - Hot Water (Summer Use) 135 39 $5.80
Holiday Lights - 100 Large Bulbs 70 10 $1.49
Holiday Lights - 100 Small Bulbs 50 8 $1.19
Holiday Lights - 120 LED Bulbs 10 1 $0.15
Home Theater Receiver 100 18 $2.68
Hot Tub - Insulated/Indoor (4 Person) 1500 162 $24.11
Hot Tub - Insulated/Outdoor (4 Person) 1500 594 $88.38
Humidier - Cool Mist 200 40 $5.95
Humidier - Warm Mist 384 77 $11.45
Invisible Fence 6 4 $0.59
Iron 1100 6 $0.90
Laptop 75 7 $1.04
Lighting - 4 rooms (7 60W Bulbs) 420 63 $9.37
Lighting - 4 rooms (7 15W CFL Bulbs) 95 14 $2.09
Lighting - 7 rooms (10 60W Bulbs) 600 90 $13.39
Lighting - 7 rooms (10 15W CFL Bulbs) 150 22 $3.27
Lighting - 10 rooms (15 60W Bulbs) 900 135 $20.09
Lighting - 10 rooms (15 15W CFL Bulbs) 225 34 $5.06
Microwave Oven 1500 15 $2.24
Mixer - Stand 300 6 $0.90
Modem - Cable/DSL 4 3 $0.44
Oven 5000 25 $3.72
Phone/iPod Charger 12 2 $0.30
Range - 4 Burner 1200 12 $1.78
Refrigerator - Freezer (Upright) 18 Cu. Ft. 300 32 $4.77*
Refrigerator - Freezer (Upright) 18 Cu. Ft.
(Non-Energy Star)
450 113 $16.81
Refrigerator - Freezer (Side by Side) 22 Cu. Ft. 400 43 $6.40*
Refrigerator - Freezer (Side by Side) 22 Cu. Ft.
(Non-Energy Star)
550 139 $20.68
Refrigerator - Freezer (Side by Side) 26 Cu. Ft. 450 49 $7.29*
Refrigerator - Freezer (Side by Side) 26 Cu. Ft.
(Non-Energy Star)
650 164 $24.40
Appliance
Typical
Wattage
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Monthly
kWh
Typical
Monthly
Cost