The Household Appliance That Uses More Energy Than You Think

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The Simple Trick: Find Out What Your Appliances Actually Cost

Instead of guessing which appliance is responsible for your bill, take a closer look at your electricity use.

If you have a smart meter or electricity monitoring system, check your household consumption at different times of day.

For an appliance, you can estimate its running cost using this formula:

Energy used (kWh) × your electricity price per kWh = cost

For example, suppose an appliance uses 2 kWh during a cycle and your electricity price is 1.50 in

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