How much electricity do household appliances consume?

Computer.

By and large, if we count roughly and approximately, everything depends on the power of the power supply and the specific work that the computer is currently performing. With the declared power of the unit ranging from 350 to 550 Watts, it is unlikely to consume all of it even at full load. You can also add a monitor here - from 60 to 100 watts. Thus, the average 450 Watt power supply and 100 Watt monitor consume 550 Watts or 0.55 kW of electricity per hour. Again, these figures are greatly overestimated. For an approximate calculation, you can take almost the maximum value – 0.5 kW/h – we won’t be mistaken. When using a computer 4 hours a day, we get 60 kW/h per month. Accordingly, when used 8 hours a day - 120 kW/h, and so on.

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Design is the last thing you need to pay attention to when buying an iron. It is much more important to study the ironing surface.

The soles of modern irons are made from:

• of stainless steel;
• aluminum;
• ceramics;
• Teflon;
• titanium.

Each of these materials has its own pros and cons. Stainless steel is inexpensive, reliable, and glides well. But when used, especially incorrectly, a burn will form on the sole, so the iron needs to be cleaned regularly.

Aluminum coating is also a budget option. An iron with such a sole heats up and cools down quickly, but does not last long. The metal is easily deformed; over time, nicks form on it, which can damage items made of delicate fabrics.

Ceramic soles glide perfectly on any material and do not stick to clothes even when the temperature is abnormal. But they are very fragile - it’s better not to drop them.

Teflon coatings are also excellent at smoothing things out, but they are easily scratched by buttons or zippers when ironing, as well as by abrasives.

Titanium soles, or rather steel with titanium coating, are the latest word in the “ironing industry.” Good for everyone, except for the long cooling time and high price.

There are also models with double soles, when a nozzle for ironing delicate fabrics is put on the main one.

Having decided on the material of the sole, look at its shape.

Steam irons have holes on the soleplate for steam supply. Small ones are on the nose and heel, large ones are on the sides. The more there are, the better. It is also good if there are grooves. They help the steam to be distributed evenly.

The rate of steam formation depends on the power of the iron.

Fridge.

The energy consumption of refrigerators is calculated over 365 days for a 220V/50Hz network. Designed for 100 liters of useful volume per day, it allows you to compare refrigerators of different sizes. Again, the amount of power consumed depends on the volume of the refrigerator and the amount of food stored in it. External conditions also leave their mark, changing depending on the time of year. The technical data sheet for the refrigerator indicates the energy consumption per year. In most cases, this figure ranges from 230 to 450 kW/h. By simple calculations, dividing this figure by 12 months, we get from 20 to 40 kW/h. Again, this number only applies under ideal conditions. In reality, it is unlikely that this value will be achieved.

3.TV.

TVs are different. A modern cathode ray tube TV consumes from 60 to 100 W/h. On average, for calculation, we will take 100 W/h. When watching TV 5 hours a day – 0.5 kW/h. Per month – 15 kW/h. LCD TVs with a fairly large diagonal consume about 200-250 W per hour. The set brightness plays an important role in this matter. Accordingly, the number of kilowatt-hours spent per month can be safely multiplied by 1.5. It turns out from 20 to 35 kW/h. Small LCD TVs consume about the same amount as CRT TVs, or a little less: from 50 to 80 Wh - 8-12 kWh per month. Large plasma TVs consume from 300 to 500 watts per hour. If you have several different TVs, add up the values.

Consider all the nuances

The material and shape of the sole, power and functionality are the main criteria when choosing an iron. But there are other nuances that need to be taken into account.

1. Iron weight. 1.5 kg is considered optimal. A light iron will have to be pressed against the ironing board when ironing out strong wrinkles. If it’s heavy (around 2 kg), your hands will quickly get tired.
2. Cord length. Ironing is convenient if the length of the wire is 1.5–2 meters. It is desirable that it be mounted on a hinge and rotated 360 degrees. There are cordless models, where the iron is heated on a special stand or runs on a battery. This increases the maneuverability of the device. But if there is a lot of ironing, you will have to constantly recharge.
3. The handle should fit into your hand like a glove. A good solution is a rubberized handle.
4. The reservoir should be transparent or translucent so that it is convenient to monitor the water level. So that the liquid does not have to be added too often, the volume of the reservoir should be 200–300 ml.
5. Price. The average price tag for a powerful iron with a ceramic sole and several basic functions (for example, constant steam supply and auto shut-off) is about 3,000 rubles. But the range of prices for irons is very wide. It all depends on the brand, sole material, power and additional functions.

Kettle and iron.

The real monsters of consumption in the apartment are the kettle and the iron. Working for a minimum amount of time, they consume almost as much electricity as some appliances that work all month long. With a kettle power of 1.5 to 2.5 kW/h, using it 4 times a day for 5 minutes, we get from 20 to 25 kW/h per month. It's almost the same story with the iron. Its power is approximately the same as that of a kettle, and if you iron 3 times a week for 1 hour, you get 25 - 30 kW/h per month.

These are just some of the electricity consumers in your apartment. But there are also lighting fixtures, vacuum cleaners, dishwashers, heated floors, microwave ovens, chargers for mobile phones and laptops.

As a result, by simple addition, we get an approximate consumption of 200 to 300 kW/h per month. Again, excluding the electric stove.

Choosing an iron based on its power. Optimal power range

In today’s article we will look at the topic of how to effectively choose a household iron for your home based on its power. In the material, we will also consider the criteria for the optimal power range of a household ironing device, based on the user’s daily needs

SELECTION OF IRON BY POWER. OPTIMUM DEVICE POWER RANGE

Good afternoon, in today’s article we will look at the topic of how to effectively choose a household iron

for a home according to its
power
.
In the article, we will also consider the criteria for the optimal power
of a household ironing device, based on the user’s daily needs. In addition, at the end of our material, we will clearly show on the information graph how much energy and power household appliances consume on average compared to an iron.

From the choice of iron power

depends primarily on its energy consumption, heating rate and maximum temperature for ironing clothes and linen.
If the iron is quite powerful, then the heating
usually takes only a few minutes, and sometimes less than a minute.
In addition, this iron has additional temperature programs for certain types and types of clothing, and also has a steaming function. But the energy consumption of such a device can increase significantly compared to a low-power competitor. The choice of iron power
primarily depends on the tasks it must perform at home, as well as how much ironing the device must handle.

So, let's begin to consider the iron power

and how this parameter affects the choice of a particular device.

In the modern world, where energy-saving things are becoming not just fashionable, but also reducing costs from the family budget during the operation of the device, it is important to understand whether we need an extremely powerful iron or whether a low-power, but no less effective device will cope with the same functions. Therefore, the question of how to make the right choice in favor of a powerful or low-power iron, as a rule, is solved by determining the goals that we set for the device. Today on the market the range of indicators for various models of ironing devices ranges from 800 to 3000 Watts

.

To understand what kind of iron

to choose,
we must take into account the following criteria and parameters, which are established by independent professional specialists
:

1.

The operating power range of the iron
is from 800 to 1500 Watts,
which makes it possible to use the device for irregular ironing for short-term use or for road use. Below, in the photo we can clearly see an example of such a device:

2.

The range of operating power of irons
from 1500 to 2000 Watts
is optimal for everyday home use of medium and large volumes of ironing and ironing with steam. With the help of such devices, we can iron any density and type of fabric, as well as duvet covers and blankets. Below in the photo is an example of such an ultra-modern iron with a power of 2000 watts:

3.

The operating power range of irons
from 2000 to 3000 Watts
is a professional level for ultra-powerful devices that are simply not needed at home due to very high electricity consumption. Therefore, experts do not recommend purchasing a device of this power for your home and overpaying for the same functions that a medium-power iron can handle. Below, in the photo we can clearly see an example of an iron with the following power rating:

The above described criteria for choosing an iron based on operating power allow us to make a choice in favor of a device that will meet exactly the purposes that we need for everyday ironing of clothes and linen. At the same time, we will not overpay for Watts of power that we do not need, which are simply not necessary.

Note that an average powerful household iron consumes about 2.4 kilowatts

.
This household device is among the top 10 devices
that consume the most electricity. In the photo below we can clearly see how much electricity this or that device consumes in our home:

Manufacturers are increasingly converting their models to more economical ones

ranges marked “
A
” or “
A+
”, since electricity is becoming more and more expensive every day, and it has now become fashionable to have an energy-saving device at home.

Below in the photo we can clearly see the markings with the energy consumption classes of a particular device.

As a rule, today it is about 6 0 percent

The produced household irons correspond to the class of electricity consumption, at the “
A
” level and about
15 percent
, to the “
A+
” level.

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How to save on energy consumption?

According to the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated December 31, 2009 No. 1222 (as amended on December 30, 2011) “On the types and characteristics of goods, information about the energy efficiency class of which must be contained in the technical documentation attached to these goods, in their markings, on their labels , and the principles of the rules for determining the energy efficiency class of a product by manufacturers and importers” the energy saving class must be indicated

The list of these goods includes mainly household appliances:

• freezers,
• refrigerators,
• washing machines, including those with and without a manual spin device,
• dishwashers,
• air conditioners (split systems),
• electric stoves and electric ovens,
• microwaves,
• TVs,
• electrical appliances for heating and heating liquids (boilers, water heaters),
• incandescent lamps,
• monitors,
• printers.

According to the table

A simplified version of the calculation is an approximate calculation using this table or adapting it to your situation.

This table shows the daily operation of electrical appliances at maximum power; in reality, consumption may differ. Some appliances may run for several hours per week or month, so it is best to base your estimate on the actual situation on site.

The tabular form allows you to clearly understand which device consumes the most energy, analyze the possibility of reducing the operation of certain devices, switch to more energy-efficient devices, or refuse to use some devices.