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Appliance energy cost
Last reviewed November 2, 2026
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Total use
3,660 kWh
per year
Annual cost
$586
Monthly average
$48.80
| Item | Qty | kWh/yr | $/yr | Remove |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator — 2000 or older | $176 | |||
| Clothes dryer — electric (5 loads/wk) | $138 | |||
| Dehumidifier — 9 months basement | $192 | |||
| Whole-home standby loads | $80 |
Big wins usually come from retiring a second fridge, replacing a pre-2000 fridge, switching a pool pump to variable speed, or moving an electric water heater to a heat pump model. See our appliance guide and standby power guide.
Rooftop solar can offset a share of these loads over a year. Estimate it for your roof
Assumptions and method
Annual kWh values are typical figures for Canadian households; your models may differ. Check the EnerGuide label (kWh/year) on appliances, or measure with a plug-in energy meter.
The Time-of-Use average weights 65% off-peak, 18% mid-peak and 17% on-peak use. The all-in estimate includes typical delivery and regulatory charges before HST and the Ontario Electricity Rebate.