Calculating a House’s Electrical Consumption
Calculating a home’s electricity usage requires taking into account a variety of elements and household equipment. The following is a general approach to calculating the house’s usage. Based on this computation, you may request an assessment of your consumption from the regional electric distributor. Normally, in every nation and for each local electrical distributor, there are certain rules from which to pick. If, at the conclusion of the calculation, your consumption does not fall within their normal range, you should consider a range one step higher than your calculated.
Identify Appliances and Devices:
Create a list of your appliances, such as:
Kitchen appliances:
- Refrigerator
- Electric or gas oven
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Coffee maker
- Toaster
- Blender
- Food processor
Laundry appliances:
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Iron
Entertainment and Electronics:
- TV
- Computer/laptop
- DVD/Blu-ray player
- Home theater system
- Gaming console
Heating and cooling:
- Air conditioner
- Heater
- Fans
Lighting:
- Light bulbs
- Lamps
- Ceiling fans with lights
Bathroom appliances:
- Hair dryer
- Electric shaver
Cleaning appliances:
- Vacuum cleaner
- Electric broom
Home Office:
- Printer
- Scanner
- Office equipment (such as PCs and monitors)
Smart Home Devices:
- Smart Thermostat
- Smart Speakers
- Smart Lighting Systems
- Smart Security Systems
Miscellaneous:
- Electric clocks
- Razors
- Toothbrushes
- Electric blankets
