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Device Usage

ApplianceTypical WattageEstimated kWh Used
Comfort Conditioning
Air Cleaner50.6 kWh/day
Air Conditioner (room)13251.3 kWh/hour
Dehumidifier3907 kWh/day
Fan-Attic370.4 kWh/hour
Fan-Circulating880.9 kWh/hour
Heater-Portable1,5001.5 kWh/hour
Heating Pad65.07 kWh/hour
Humidifier177.2 kWh/hour
Vaporizer480.5 kWh/hour
Kitchen Appliances
Blender386.4 kWh/hour
Coffee Maker (auto)894.2 kWh/pot
Corn Popper575.6 kWh/hour
Deep Fat Fryer1,4481.5 kWh/hour
Dishwasher1,2011.0 kWh/load
Frying Pan1,1961.2 kWh/hour
Hot Plate1,2571.3 kWh/hour
Microwave Oven1,4501.5 kWh/hour
Mixer127.13 kWh/hour
Range w/cleaning oven13,7003.3 kwh/day
Roaster1,3331.3 kWh/hour
Sandwich Grill1,1611.2 kWh/hour
Toaster1,146.04 kWh/serving
Warming Tray140.14 kWh/hour
Food Preservation
Food Freezer – Frostless(NA)5.5 – 6.4 kWh/day
Refrigerator/Freezer – Frostless(NA)4.2 – 6.4  kWh/day
Health and Beauty
Blow Dryer1,200.3 kwh/15 minutes
Hair Dryer381.4 kWh/Hour
Shaver14.02 kWh/shave
Home Entertainment
Radio40.04 kWh/Hour
Stereo100.1 kWh/Hour
Flat Screen TV50.05 kWh/Hour
 DVR550  .55 kWh/Hour
Housewares
Clock4.1 kWh/day
Floor polisher305.3 kWh/hour
Light bulb8.008 kWh/hour
Vacuum Cleaner1,3001.3 kWh/hour
Laundry
Clothes Dryer5,5003.9 kWh/load
Iron (hand)1,0081.0 kWh/hour
Washing Machine512.25 kWh/load
Water Heater4,50013.2 kWh/day
Tools
Arc Welder5,0005 kWh/hour
Air Compressor2,0002 kWh/hour
Farm Equipment
Electric Fencer77 kWh/month
Auto Block Heater800.8 kWh/hour
Tractor Block Heater2,0002 kWh/hour
Miscellaneous
Garage Door Opener8009 kwh/month
Sump Pump850.9 kwh/hour
Heat Tape (10 feet)801 kwh/day

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Office

115 West 3rd Street
PO Box 465
Stromsburg, NE 68666-0465

Business Hours

Mon-Fri: 8 am – 4 pm

Phone (24/7/365)

Toll Free: (888) 242-5265
Phone: (402) 764-4381
Fax: (402) 764-4382

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