There are many appliances that make use of electricity in your home, and likewise no one appliance dominates that use. However, Refrigerators, Air Conditioning, Space Heating, Water Heating, and Lighting in unison can consume up to a massive 58% of average home energy usage. Of all household appliances, Refrigerators consume the most electricity, followed by lighting, clothes dryers, freezers, and TV’s.

Refrigerators

13.7%

Air Conditioning

16.0%

Space Heating

10.1%

Water Heating

9.1%

Lighting

8.8%

Electrical Dryer

5.8%

Freezer

3.5%

Gas Furnace Fan

3.3%

Dishwasher

2.5%

Electric Cook Top

2.8%

Electric Oven

1.8%

Clothes Washer

0.9%

Television

4.4%

Computers

2.0%

Stereos/Home Theater

0.5%

Home Phones

0.4%

All Other Devices

28.9%

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