plugged-in
Chest vs Upright Freezer: Which Costs Less to Run?
A 15.7 cu ft chest freezer is rated 277 kWh a year...
What your gear costs to run, in dollars and watt-hours
Thing Powered answers one question before you buy: which model costs less to own, or runs longer on one charge. Plugged-in devices get a yearly running cost at your state's electricity rate. Cordless ones get runtime in watt-hours and the price of the next battery.
Every figure shows where it came from and when it was pulled. When a pricier, more efficient model never repays its premium, we say so.
plugged-in
Mini Fridge Running Cost: What ENERGY STAR Data Shows
A typical mini fridge uses 215 to 270 kWh a year: $39...
battery-powered
Corded vs Cordless Leaf Blower: Real Cost per Hour of Use
Electricity is the small cost. In our example a cordless blower runs...
battery-powered
Cordless Vacuum Runtime in Watt-Hours, Not Minutes
A pack's watt-hours divided by the motor's watts gives real runtime. A...
plugged-in
Is an ENERGY STAR Dehumidifier Worth the Extra Cost?
A certified dehumidifier saves about $23 a year against the federal minimum...
battery-powered
ANSI FL1 Flashlight Runtime: What the Hours Really Mean
FL1 counts runtime until output falls to 10 percent of the starting...