![]() ![]() It’s important to note that even when some of your appliances and electronics are “turned off” they could still be drawing a small amount of power (watts). Therefore, the more amps and volts your electronics and appliances require to operate, the higher your monthly electric bill will be. Now let’s take a look at how these three things are used around your home and how they impact your monthly electric bill:Įvery month your electric company sends you a bill for the amount of electricity that you use, and this is determined by the amount of kilo watts (1 kilowatt = 1,000watts) your home consumes. ![]() Watts – This is the result of multiplying amps and volts together (amps x volts = watts), which is the working capacity of the electricity.Ĭheck out these videos to get a better idea of how amps, volts and watts work: Effectively, this means those appliances can suck more power per minute than appliances rated at 120 V. ![]() Most devices in the US are rated at 120 volts, with large appliances sometimes using 220 V, like clothes dryers. Volts – This is the measure of how strong or the force of electricity flowing through an electrical line, which is like the pressure of the water flowing through a hose. With that in mind let’s review the definitions for each of these terms.Īmps – This is the measure of how much electricity is flowing through an electrical line, which is like the amount of water flowing through a hose. A guide to understanding: amps, volts and wattsĪ good analogy for understanding what these terms mean is to think of them like water flowing through a hose. Check out the following guide to get a better understanding of what these terms mean and how they can impact your monthly electric bill. But what exactly do all these terms mean, and why do they matter? In short, having an understanding of amps, volts and watts can help you save money on your monthly electric bill and be a more informed shopper. If you’ve ever purchased any sort of electronic device for your home, odds are you’ve come across the terms amperage (amps), voltage (volts) and wattage (watts). By Peter Young 5 Amps, Volts and Watts: What it means for energy efficiency ![]()
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