Outdoor & Miscellaneous

 

Appliance

Typical Usage

$/month*

$/year*

Air Compressor

2 hrs/month

0.10

1.20

Chainsaw

3 hrs/month

0.19

2.28

Pump .5 hp

6 hrs/day

4.50

54.00

Pump .75 hp

6 hrs/day

6.75

81.00

Pump 1 hp

6 hrs/day

9.00

108.00

Pump 1.5 hp

6 hrs/day

13.50

162.00

Pump 5 hp

6 hrs/day

45.00

540.00

Garage Door Opener

.5 hr/day

0.23

2.70

Hedge Trimmer (18")

3 hrs/month

0.05

0.56

Kiln w/ thermostat

5 hrs/week

4.60

55.20

Lawn Mower

4 hrs/month

0.24

2.88

Leaf Blower

4 hrs/week

0.94

11.22

Shop Vac 3-gal

4 hrs/month

0.16

1.87

Shop Vac 16 gal

4 hrs/month

0.27

3.22

Spa - 300 gal, insulated w/cover, 104 degrees, 1.5 hp pump, 1.5 KW heater

8 hrs/day

15.00

180.00

Spa - 300 gal

continuous

22.50

270.00

 *All Estimated Energy Costs Calculated At $0.05/kWh

 

EFFICIENCY TIPS

  • Save approximately 30% by operating your spa on a timer (8 hours on, 16 hours off). 
  • Cover your spa with a tight-fitting insulated cover.
 

 

 

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