How much electric energy is used by household appliances?
Certainly the most energy efficient cycle for clothes is the Cold/Cold wash/rinse setting. The machine is also more efficient with a full load. A dishwasher is also more efficient when full, and using efficiency wash cycles and air drying in particular will save a great deal of energy. ***** The following is from the Consumer’s Guide to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at the US Department of Energy website. Reference: www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/your_home/appliances/index.cfm/mytopic=10040 “You can usually find the wattage of most appliances stamped on the bottom or back of the appliance, or on its nameplate. The wattage listed is the maximum power drawn by the appliance. Since many appliances have a range of settings (for example, the volume on a radio), the actual amount of power consumed depends on the setting used at any one time.” “Here are some examples of the ran
