Appr.
ann. con-
sump
(kWh)
Normal Output (W)Equipment
730-2000Dishwasher, cold water connection (Opera-
tion 1 time/day)
730-2000Washing machine (Operation: 1 times/day)
730-2000Tumble drier (Operation: 1 times/day)
100-1000Vacuum cleaner (Operation: 2 h/week)
50-400Engine block heater (Operation: 1 h/day, 4
months a year)
100-800Passenger compartment heater (Operation:
1 h/day, 4 months a year)
These values are approximate example values.
Example: A family with 2 children live in a house with 1 TVs, 1 digital
boxes, 1 DVD players, 1 TV games console, 2 computers, 3 stereos, 2
bulbs in the WC, 2 bulbs in the bathroom, 4 bulbs in the kitchen, 3 bulbs
outside, a washing machine, tumble drier, dishwasher, fridge, freezer,
oven, vacuum cleaner, engine block heater = 6240 kWh domestic elec-
tricity/year
Energy meter
Check the accommodation's energy meter regularly, preferably once a
month. This will indicate any changes in power consumption.
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