Electricity Consumption of General Household Electrical Appliances

Electricity consumption may vary from household to household, depending on the actual consumption level and the specifications of electrical appliances in the household. The electricity consumption of common household electrical appliances is as follows: (The information below is for reference only. For information about actual electricity consumption of specific electrical appliances, please refer to their attached labels.)

Type of Electrical Appliances	Common Specifications	Electricity Consumption (W)
Air-conditioner	7,000 - 18,000 BTU/h	700 – 2,000
Dehumidifier	10 - 28 litres	300 – 620
Iron	-	1,200 – 2,200
Electric kettle	2.2 - 3.8 litres	500 – 800
Hair dryer	-	1,000 – 1,800
Fan/oil-filled heater	-	1,000 – 2,400
Microwave oven	-	960 – 2,400
Rice cooker	2 - 10 persons	400 – 780
Plasma TV set (display panel)	32 - 60 inches	260 – 700
Vacuum cleaner	-	1,200 – 1,800
Washer-Dryer ( with hot water washing function)	4 - 6.5 litres	2,100 – 2,400