A list of basic household electric appliances, along with
their power ratings and common uses:
1. Refrigerator: Power rating: typically 100-800 watts.
Uses: to cool and store food and beverages.
2. Air Conditioner: Power rating: typically 500-3,500
watts. Uses: to cool and dehumidify the air in a room or building.
3. Television: Power rating: typically 20-400 watts. Uses:
for entertainment, watching TV shows, movies, and playing video games.
4. Washing Machine: Power rating: typically 300-2,500
watts. Uses: to wash and clean clothes.
5. Dryer: Power rating: typically 1,200-5,000 watts. Uses:
to dry clothes after washing. 6. Electric Oven: Power rating: typically 1,000-5,000 watts. Uses: for baking, roasting, and cooking food.
7. Microwave Oven: Power rating: typically 600-1,500
watts. Uses: for quick heating, cooking, and defrosting of food.
8. Dishwasher: Power rating: typically 1,200-2,400 watts.
Uses: for cleaning dishes, utensils, and kitchenware.
9. Electric Kettle: Power rating: typically 1,500-3,000
watts. Uses: for boiling water quickly.
10. Toaster: Power rating: typically 800-1,500 watts.
Uses: for toasting bread, bagels, and other baked goods. 11. Blender: Power rating: typically 300-1,200 watts. Uses: for blending and mixing ingredients to make smoothies, sauces, and soups.
12. Coffee Maker: Power rating: typically 600-1,200
watts. Uses: for brewing coffee and other hot beverages.
13. Iron: Power rating: typically 1,000-2,000 watts. Uses:
for ironing clothes and removing wrinkles.
14. Vacuum Cleaner: Power rating: typically 500-2,000
watts. Uses: for cleaning floors, carpets, and upholstery.
15. Hair Dryer: Power rating: typically 1,000-2,000 watts.