Apr 18, 2025

10 electronics that consume the most energy in people's homes

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Appliances that consume most energy

Summers are here, and this is the season when electricity bills boom. From air conditioners to refrigerators, everything is used at the same time, resulting in high energy consumption. And here we mention 10 electronics that consume the most energy.

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Air conditioner

One of the biggest power consumers in the home is undoubtedly the AC. And as the electricity bill skyrockets in summer, it is best to use the AC as little as possible, or invest in a low power one.

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Water heaters

Another energy-consuming appliance in people’s homes is a water heater or geysers. And while water heaters will not contribute to any excess consumption in the summers, in winters, it is best to unplug it whenever possible.

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Refrigerator

An appliance that is hardly ever switched off is the fridge and in summers, as the bottles cram up and things go bad without cooling, the fridge takes extra energy to keep the temperature maintained. And so it is best to invest in an energy-saving one whenever possible.

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Electric cloth dryers

Although the sun is the best fabric dryer, people with busy schedules often invest in electric clothes dryers for their homes. But as these dryers use heat and spin at high speeds, it makes them big energy consumers. So try to sun-dry whenever possible.

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Washing machines

Another household appliance that uses a ton of energy is the washing machine. The 3-hour cycles people use to clean their clothes are one of the biggest energy consumers. And so make sure you unplug the machine whenever not in use.

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Ovens and microwaves

Microwaves and ovens are an important part of Indian homes now, all thanks to their multipurpose nature. But not many know that baking or roasting sessions in the microwave consume a lot of energy.

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Televisions

Bigger TVs, especially the large LED or OLED screens, use more power. And even when the TV is not on, but plugged in, it is still consuming energy in some form. So make sure to limit screen time if you are trying to reduce your bills, and unplug it when not in use.

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Gaming consoles

Children today are obsessed with gaming consoles. Joysticks, additional desktops, high-end gaming laptops, and more. And these electronics use a lot of electricity, especially if left on all the time or used for long hours.

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Dishwashers

Although dishwashers are rare to spot in Indian homes, if you have one, they might be the reason for your high electricity bills. Why? Because they do not just use electricity to run, but also heat water for cleaning.

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Blenders, juicers, etc

A common habit in people is that once they are done using a certain appliance, they will switch it off from the machine, but not unplug or turn it off from the socket. This too results in increased electricity bills owing to the power consumption.

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