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How Kilo Watts are Measured

Have you ever wondered why the person from Maritime Electric comes to check the meter on the side of your house? Or, how is it they can calculate the amount of electricity you've used in a month? The number on the meter is recorded which is subtracted from the recording of the previous month. The difference in these amounts is then multiplied by $0.08. This will give you the amount in kilowatts that you have used in a month.

$$This is a Table That Shows How Much These Common Household Appliances Cost$$
Hrs./Mo. Avg. KW's/Mo. Avg. Cost/Mo.

Kitchen:
Dishwasher2030$2.40 Freezer all month84$6.72 Microwave oven 107$0.56 Range 2890$7.20

Laundry:
Dryer 16 96 $7.68 Washer 15 8 $0.64

Heating:
Electric Water Heater
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 400 $32.00 Furnace (pump/fan) 240-410 90-100 $7.20-$8.00 Heating tape 720 60 $4.80 Space Heater 60 90 $7.20

Entertainment:
Personal Computer 30 10 $0.80 Television 720 22 $1.76 VCR 60 3 $0.24

Comfort:
Air Conditioning (200 btu/h) 180 180 $14.40 Dehumidifier 720 216 $17.28 Electric Blanket 240 48 $3.84 Fan (Kitchen) 60 5 $0.40 Humidifier 180 11 $0.88 Water Bed 360 125 $10.00 Air Exchanger 720 150 $12.00

Miscellaneous:
Car-Block Heater 120 72 $5.76 Sump pump 4 3 $0.24 Water pump/2h.p. 60 36 $2.88 Lights, iron, toaster, kettle
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120 $9.60

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