Note: *Appliances such as Microwaves, VCR’s, and Televisions continue to use energy when they are turned off. These “phantom” loads are included in this calculator.

Appliance Energy-Use Calculators can only compute approximate energy-use values. This is due to varying conditions of climate location, actual versus run watts, "hidden" loads, and use patterns that change from day-to-day within any given home. Not all appliances actually go "off" when turned off. These "hidden" loads are appliances that, when turned "off", still use power (timer, clock, etc.), even though they appear to be off or not in use. These "hidden" loads are included where typically applicable.