Appliance guides
Electronics electricity costs
Explore TV, computer, gaming, networking, and cleaning-device energy use. Distinguish active operation from standby and always-on equipment.
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Upright vacuum cleanerView running costs Robot vacuumView running costs Television (65-inch LED)View running costs Desktop computer and monitorView running costs Laptop computerView running costs Game consoleView running costs Modem and Wi-Fi routerView running costs Streaming media deviceView running costs Inkjet printerView running costs Smart speakerView running costs
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Daily cost = watts ÷ 1,000 × active hours × your price per kWh. Compare appliances on the same schedule and rate; compare lighting by brightness and cooling equipment by the space it serves.