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Kitchen electricity costs
Compare refrigerator, freezer, cooking, and dishwasher electricity costs. Separate always-on refrigeration from short cooking and cleaning cycles.
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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.