Kitchen: how many watts they use
Fridges, freezers, microwaves, cooktops and countertop appliances. The biggest draw here is the electric oven at about 2,500 W; the smallest is the chest freezer at about 80 W.
| Air fryer120 V | 1,5001,200–1,800 | — | 0.35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender120 V | 700300–1,500 | 1,000 | 0.04 |
| Chest freezer120 V | 8050–150 | 2,200 | 0.6 |
| Coffee maker120 V | 1,000750–1,500 | — | 0.38 |
| Dishwasher120 V | 1,2001,200–2,400 | 1,500 | 1 |
| Electric kettle120 V | 1,5001,000–1,500 | — | 0.23 |
| Electric oven240 V | 2,5002,000–3,500 | — | 0.95 |
| Electric stove240 V | 2,0001,200–3,100 | — | 1 |
| Induction cooktop120 V | 1,8001,000–3,700 | — | 0.8 |
| Instant Pot120 V | 1,000700–1,200 | — | 0.4 |
| Microwave120 V | 1,500800–1,700 | — | 0.5 |
| Mini fridge120 V | 8050–120 | 400 | 0.75 |
| Refrigerator120 V | 150100–250 | 2,200 | 1.45 |
| Rice cooker120 V | 650300–1,000 | — | 0.33 |
| Slow cooker120 V | 200150–300 | — | 1.6 |
| Toaster120 V | 1,100800–1,650 | — | 0.11 |
| Toaster oven120 V | 1,5001,200–1,800 | — | 0.27 |
| Upright freezer120 V | 150100–250 | 2,200 | 1.1 |
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