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Do you know how much power you’re actually using when your fan, fridge, or air conditioner runs? Many people don’t realize how just one unit of electricity can affect their overall bill.
Understanding the K-Electic’s unit system – and which appliances consume it the fastest – can help reduce unnecessary power usage at home.
One unit of electricity equals one kilowatt-hour.
That means if you use an electrical appliance rated at 1,000 watts (1 kilowatt) for one hour, you consume one unit.
Alternatively, a combination of smaller appliances using a total of 1,000 watts for one hour will also consume one unit.
Common home appliances consume power at different rates.
For instance, a 50-watt tube light must be ON for 20 hours to use one unit. A 12-watt LED bulb takes 83 hours. But a 1,000-watt iron uses one full unit in just one hour.
A 500-watt washing machine consumes a unit in just two hours, while a 750-watt water motor does the same in one hour.
Air conditioners are among the fastest energy users.
A regular 2,000-watt AC consumes one unit in just 30 minutes. Even inverter ACs, though more efficient, will consume one unit in about 50 hours if rated at 1,200 watts.
Just one extra unit can push your bill into a higher tariff slab. That’s why it’s crucial to manage usage wisely. By understanding which devices use the most electricity, you can save energy – and money – each month.
