Don’t think that just because you have a gas range it doesn’t consume electricity. Many gas appliances are being manufactured with electronic features such as digital clock displays, LEDs and soft-touch buttons. Here is a list of some gas appliances with standby power.
| Appliance | Standby Electric Power Use (W) | Reason for Standby Power Use |
|---|---|---|
| Heater | 2 – 3 |
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| Oven | approx. 7 |
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| Rice Cooker | 1.3 – 3.8 |
|
| Water Heater | 4 – 8 |
|
| Water Heater (including Bath Boiler) |
8 – 13 |
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| Water Heater (including Central Heating Boiler) |
5 – 17 |
|
| Floor Heating Controller | 0.5 |
|
| Fan Heater | 3 – 5 |
|
| Room Air-Conditioner | 3 – 5 |
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| Clothes Dryer Installed in Bathroom |
1 – 2 |
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The material found on this page is considered archival. Please visit standby.lbl.gov for the most recent information about Standby Power.