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Top 10 High Electricity Consumption Appliances: Cost Per Hour

Top 10 High Electricity Consumption Appliances: Cost Per Hour

Matichon•Economy•34d ago

Reader Briefing

Ministry of Energy releases a list of the top 10 electricity-consuming household appliances, with calculated costs per hour to aid public in energy savings.

  • •The Ministry of Energy has identified the 10 household appliances that consume the most electricity.
  • •Calculations have been provided for the average cost of electricity usage per hour for these appliances.
  • •This information aims to help the public plan and adjust their usage habits to save money, especially during rising living costs.
  • •The Department of Alternative Energy Development and Energy Conservation (DEDE) provided the data.

Overview

  • •The Department of Alternative Energy Development and Energy Conservation (DEDE), Ministry of Energy, compiled data on high electricity consumption appliances.
  • •In response to rising living costs, understanding household appliance energy consumption is crucial for financial planning.
  • •The Ministry of Energy has ranked the top 10 most electricity-consuming appliances, detailing average costs per hour.
  • •The water heater ranks highest in energy consumption, with costs ranging from 10 to 47 baht per hour.
  • •Washing machines consume approximately 3,000 watts, costing about 12 baht per hour, or 30 baht for a 2.5-hour cycle.
  • •Air conditioners range from 1,200 to 3,300 watts, costing 5 to 13 baht per hour.
  • •The report includes consumption data for electric irons, rice cookers, electric stoves, vacuum cleaners, toasters, hair dryers, and microwaves.
  • •The data, while average, highlights that prolonged use of appliances like water heaters and frequent small-batch ironing significantly inflate electricity bills.

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Ministry of Energy(กระทรวงพลังงาน)ℹ️
The organization that released a report on high electricity consumption appliances and their respective costs per hour.
Department of Alternative Energy Development and Energy Conservation (DEDE)(กรมพัฒนาพลังงานทดแทนและอนุรักษ์พลังงาน (พพ.))ℹ️
The department under the Ministry of Energy that compiled the data on electricity consumption of household appliances.