5.0 APPENDIX
Typical Appliance Wattages
Appliance
Fluorescent type light
Computer
Microwave (compact)
Microwave (full size)
Stereo or VCR
Color TV (19")
*Refrigerator (3 cu ft)
*Refrigerator (12 cu ft)
* Refrigerators and icemakers typically run only 1/3 of the time, therefore,
the running wattage is 1/3 or the total wattage of the appliance.
Typical Appliance Wattage
Watts
Appliance
10
Blender
200-300
Toaster
600-800
Hot Plate
1500
Washer/Dryer
50
3/8" Drill
150
Hair Dryer or Iron
180
Vacuum Cleaner
480
Coffee Maker
Watts
400
1000
1800
375-1000
500
1000
1200
1200
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