How efficient is this unit? Has anyone estimated the annual electrical use?
1174642
I don't know exact figures but since its not a refrigerator but rather a thermal electric heat exchanger based cooler it doesn't draw much power.
2092153
With 12 hours a day usage, it should be around 1 kw a week or 50 Kw a year. The problem though, is that due to the bad quality of the unit, they turn into permanently "ON" lights after some few weeks of use and the electricity consumption will raise along. I do not recommend anybody to purchase this unit
1579689
I can't tell you how much power the unit draws but I found that it increased my electric bill about $15 per month while it was running and there is a drain hose so you don't have to use the tray. The drain hose is short but you could hook up your own hose to extend it.
310662
I haven't really noticed a huge difference In my electric bill. Certainly not enough to stop me from using it. I think it's one of the best dryers I've ever used. And if it ever stopped working I would just replace it with the same model.
432488
I cannot say it is energy efficient ??? but keeps the den habitable to enjoy and can lower the main furnace (electric heat) so not entire heater has to run as often.
139153
Not a problem. We have an older home that has had serveral wiring jobs done on it over the years and a mix of 15 and 20 amp outlets. Unit works fine. It has been fun actually seeing what it costs to operate the different appliances we have. I especially like the remote feature of the display. You can place it where it can be easily viewed. Right now it is measuring the big screen TV. It runs about 24/7 and costs about $0.50 per day to use. Nice little unit from Belkin.
1623422
It runs as a small refrigerator will, shutting off once it reaches optimum temperature. I haven't seen a great increase in electrical usage. Any negligible power cost is offset by the convenience of having chilled wine at-the-ready.
1687746
The unit has a UL label on the bottom that says 1500 watts. I doubt if it actually uses quite that much power. I don't have a clamp on amp meter and decline to build a rig to measure the voltage and current while it is in use. You could measure the amount of water, the temperature change and calculate the power required presuming perfect efficiency. All of that I decline to do as well. Sorry all I got is the 1500 watts.If you are worried about current draw on a given circuit I expect that this thing will draw around 12 to 13 amps. That is a guess not a professional opinion. I retired and put my license on inactive. The unit has a UL label on the bottom that says 1500 watts. I doubt if it actually uses quite that much power. I don't have a clamp on amp meter and decline to build a rig to measure the voltage and current while it is in use. You could measure the amount of water, the temperature change and calculate the power required presuming perfect efficiency. All of that I decline to do as well. Sorry all I got is the 1500 watts.If you are worried about current draw on a given circuit I expect that this thing will draw around 12 to 13 amps. That is a guess not a professional opinion. I... » Read More The unit has a UL label on the bottom that says 1500 watts. I doubt if it actually uses quite that much power. I don't have a clamp on amp meter and decline to build a rig to measure the voltage and current while it is in use. You could measure the amount of water, the temperature change and calculate the power required presuming perfect efficiency. All of that I decline to do as well. Sorry all I got is the 1500 watts.If you are worried about current draw on a given circuit I expect that this thing will draw around 12 to 13 amps. That is a guess not a professional opinion. I retired and put my license on inactive. « Show Less
1440019
I have had mine plugged in 24 /7 and have not noticed a difference in my electric bill. With normal monthly fluctuations in usage it goes on working unnoticed.....
1411358
I'm not sure as we gave it to my daughter to help cut down on her electic bill. She LOVES it! It is quiet, and it functions quite well. She was able to lower her utility bill by a considerable sum. Sorry I couldn't answer your question. I'm thinking that it was for one year, but I can't be positive.
2035359
It seems to run just fine after one year of use. We plug it into a 20 amp receptacle
2100554
I don't know about the total power consumption-it uses our regular 120v outlet in our bathroom. Have not noticed any increase in the electric bill...
54078
The unit is very capable. I back feed from my garage to the house during power outages. Great unit.
2149594
Only way to determine that is to 1. Check power bills before and after use or 2. Look at power consumption 1500w and multiply by cost per 1000w (1kw) you pay for electricity. My unit is used to get one room (150sq ft) in my 1700 square ft house really warm and this saves me money.
964413
very low power consumption . I love this unit , its the best unit you can buy.. im an mechanical engineer I know what I talking about
607749
I have been in my current home less than 1 year so I have nothing to compare it to. I use the unit in a large "den" area on the back of the home where the family spends most of our time and it works well there so I do not have to heat the entire home to the samer degree....
974461
We are actually using two of the AC12000 units - one purchased last year, one this year - in two different parts of the house. The second unit went into operation during the recent heat wave so, yes, our electric bills did go up. Both units were running full time. I have found them to be very useful, since their output may be directed more freely than that of window mounted units. It helps to "back up" the window panel of the unit with insulation and, of course, to close off the inter-pane space to prevent outside air intrusion.