Every appliance has individual energy consumption. How much electricity usage appliances contribute isn’t too tricky to monitor.

Read below to learn about how much energy usage and how much appliances cost to run.

Estimating how much appliances cost

Energy bills can be pricy, that’s why Utility Bidder specialises in reducing these costs. It’s possible to determine exactly how much energy your business appliances are using. The energy costs can actually be calculated quite simply!

Understanding How Energy Is Measured

All units of energy are measured in watts or Kilowatts (kW). When determining how much an appliance costs to run, we factor in how many hours it’s on for, to calculate this accurately we use kilowatt-hours(kWh).

Determining What A Watt Is

Most appliances have their wattage published somewhere on the appliance. However, the consumption of energy still needs to be calculated.

Calculating Cost Per kWh

The formula to calculate the cost per kilowatt-hour (kWh) is relatively simple. Some appliances generally use more power and other ones typically have lower energy use.

For example, tumble dryers have an average wattage of 2000W. Let’s say we use the tumble dryer for 3 hours. How do we calculate the price per kWh?

The equation is simple, we multiply the amount in watts by the number of hours used, then divide that by 1ooo. Finally, we multiply that amount by the rate per kWh. Look at the sum below.

((2000 x 3) / 1000) x 0.148 = £0.888 (the price of running the tumble dryer for 3 hours)

Appliances That Consume The Most Energy

It’s important to understand what an electricity usage monitor is indicating, your energy monitor can help you save electricity. It can also which appliances use less energy or more energy, which helps reduce running costs.

Dishwasher

Some devices are energy-efficient and can help you save money. Shopping around for an energy-saving dishwasher model can reduce expenditure in your business. Dishwashers typically use a lot of power, so it’s worth investing in a model that can save energy.

Dishwashers generally consume between 1-1.5kWh as a rough estimate. This differs if it’s a full load and whether it’s being used for one or two hours etc.

3D printer

You might be surprised at the energy efficiency of a 3D printer. They use so little power compared to another appliance – an average power draw of only 125W resulting in a super low cost of use for one hour!

A 3d printing device is a relatively cheaper option when it comes to power usage.

Desktop computer

Devices like laptops and computers are important to consider, especially because we’re connected to the internet all the time. The consumption of the average desktop computer is relatively low, with an average of 80-150W.

Bonus: Sustainable Energy Tips

More than half of businesses nowadays are digitalized, to cut down on a hefty bill from your energy supplier we recommend using smart plugs for your devices.

If your business has ablution facilities, opt for an electric shower that will control hot water output and reduce it to a lower temperature when necessary.

The most money can be saved on decreasing the number of devices that use the most power.

If you use an air conditioner consider using it less, and if you use a heater then adjust the heat accordingly to save more power!