What Uses the Most Electricity in a Typical Home?

Understanding where electricity goes is the first step to reducing costs.

Top Electricity Users

  1. Heating & air conditioning

  2. Water heaters

  3. Refrigerators

  4. Clothes dryers

  5. Ovens & stoves

👉 See AC costs in How Much Does It Cost to Run an Air Conditioner Per Day?
👉 Compare fridge efficiency in Do Modern Refrigerators Use Less Power Than Older Models?

Conclusion
Targeting your biggest energy users gives the fastest savings.