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When purchasing a new appliance, consider the second price tag - how much it costs to operate. Appliances that are less expensive to purchase initially may have higher operating costs. Family habits and size will impact usage. For a guide to help calculate energy use for additional appliances and equipment, a copy of the brochure Use Energy Wisely is available. A few energy savings tips are available in the brochure 101 Ways to Save Energy. If the page appears too large please reduce the magnification. These are general tips and may not fit every households energy situation.

Appliances bearing the Energy Star® tag are good choices, as they have been tested for efficient energy usage.

This is a list of common household appliances with estimates of wattage and usage (excludes base charge).

For more information about Energy Star®, visit http://www.energystar.gov.

Appliance
Estimated Wattage
Average Hours/Month
Average kWh/Month
Monthly Fergus (.10 kWh charge)
Clothes Dryer
4,500
24
108.00
$10.80
Clothes Dryer, Energy Star®
360
18
3.48
0.348
Computer, Laptop
54
60
3.24
0.324
Computer, Desktop
250
60
15.00
1.50
Computer, Monitor
225
60
13.50
1.35
Computer, Printer, Desk Jet
48
8
.38
0.038
Computer, Printer, Laser Jet
576
8
4.61
0.58
Dishwasher
1,200
30
36.00
4.48
Dishwasher, Energy Star®
450
30
13.50
1.68
DVD Player
14
12
.17
0.03
Freezer, Stand Alone
425
720
306.00
30.60
Hot Tub (Heater and Pump)
5,560
45
250.20
25.02
Television, Big Screen, Color
250
120
30.00
3.00
Television, Color
150
30
4.50
0.45
Video Game Player
79
30
2.37
0.237
Hot Water Heater (Standard)
2500
160
400
40.00
Hot Water Heater (Quick Recovery)
4500
111
500
50.00

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  • About Us
    • About FEC
    • About Touchstone Energy
    • Annual Meeting
    • Bylaws
    • Capital Credits
    • Unclaimed Capital Credits
    • Cooperative History
    • Cooperative Principles
    • Employee Directory
    • Employment Application
    • History
    • Mission Statement
    • Service Territory
    • Statement of Non-Discrimination
    • Questions/Comments
  • Billing Information
    • Bill Pay Options & Forms
    • Budget Billing
    • Energy Assistance
    • High Bill Concerns
    • Moving?
    • Questions/Comments
  • Board Information
    • Board Members
    • Board Minutes
  • Employment
  • Energy Information
    • Energy Information
    • Life Support
    • Net Metering
    • Outages
    • Rates
    • Security Lights
    • Questions/Comments
  • Member Services
    • Annual Meeting Scholarship Drawing
    • Basin Electric Scholarship
    • Community Commitment
    • Links
    • MECA/Fergus Scholarship
    • Rural Montana Newsletter
    • Together We Save
    • Youth to Washington Essay Contest
    • Questions/Comments
  • Safety
    • 811- Call Before You Dig
    • About Power Lines
    • Electrical Safety Checkup
    • Generator Safety
    • Power Lines
    • Report an Outage
    • Safety
    • Safety Around Your Home
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    • Tree Trimming
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  • Scheduled Outages