How much energy does the unit use? Does anyone have an estimate on the amount of energy needed to keep the unit running?
385563
At 42 watts, it would consume 368 kWh of electricity per year if you ran it 24-7-365. My utility is fairly cheap by nationwide standards (still $0.08/kWh) so you'd be looking at $29 per year in electricity. On the other hand, if you lived someplace like New York City or Hawaii where power is $0.20/kWh or higher, you'd have a big power expense on your hands.
334117
The unit stays powered all the time. I not checked excessive heating (only a slight heating, that's normal).
127870
If you don't use everything all at once. Mine runs one bath, kitchen and laundry, I have a small unit for second bath. One thing to check out first would be the electrical power required and it's availability. Requires three double 40 amp breakers and heavier gauge wire to carry the power. I took out a 40 gallon electric water heater and it has saved me about $60 a month so I would not go back. As energy prices get higher I save more. As with everything some common sense in using it should be observed, I love mine.
805778
That is possible if you run it 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It uses a vast amount of electricity. I use mine from Friday to Sunday every weekend and my electric bill went up $200.
578848
Mine runs all the time . I forgot to turn it off . So most of the time it runs all night . So it last about a week to a week and a half . I buy energizer for it
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
523460
The answer to that of course depends on the other loads on the system and would be different for each location and user. Mine is a 200 amp service. I also have an electric heat pump/ac. I would consider our family a moderate to heavy power user. (lots of devices and appliances operating at the same time) I have not had any issues with power.
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Are you sure the unit is set on "cool" and not just "fan"? I have done that before. Otherwise it must not be working right. We have our unit in a second house which I know dates back to about 1900, so it is not well insulated nor does it have energy efficient windows. The downstairs is 30' by 25', with four rooms that are all connected, so you can make a circle through the rooms. We have the unit in one room and a large fan in the opposite corner of the house to keep the air moving. We were just there and for 2 days with temps in the high 80's the EdgeStar kept the downstairs at 69-70 degrees. Are you sure the unit is set on "cool" and not just "fan"? I have done that before. Otherwise it must not be working right. We have our unit in a second house which I know dates back to about 1900, so it is not well insulated nor does it have energy efficient windows. The downstairs is 30' by 25', with four rooms that are all connected, so you can make a circle through the rooms. We have the unit in one room and a large fan in the opposite corner of the house to keep the air moving. We were just there and for 2 days with temps in the high 80's the EdgeStar kept the... » Read More Are you sure the unit is set on "cool" and not just "fan"? I have done that before. Otherwise it must not be working right. We have our unit in a second house which I know dates back to about 1900, so it is not well insulated nor does it have energy efficient windows. The downstairs is 30' by 25', with four rooms that are all connected, so you can make a circle through the rooms. We have the unit in one room and a large fan in the opposite corner of the house to keep the air moving. We were just there and for 2 days with temps in the high 80's the EdgeStar kept the downstairs at 69-70 degrees. « Show Less
1552057
This unit will not store up energy. It will only work when plugged in. But unit is great for intended use.
1287790
not a lot, I have one running 24/7. I have it on a pretty basic power strip. No issues so far, and my entire fish tank (air pumps, lights and filters) use very little energy.
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
1580328
If you leave it on the high setting it can maintain a warm temp in a fairly large room. I would say as much as 30x30 room. Keep in mind it will be running a lot and cost a bit in electricity. Maybe 50-60 a month.
1963731
The unit itself has no power-consumption rating that I can see. If I had to guess, I'd say it consumes probably as much power as a night-light, or less. The unit itself is basically a volt/amp meter coupled with a display - none of these are power-hungry components.
1623423
I thing it runs continuously like your refrigerator. Not sure of the power usage. However I did not notice a increase in my bikl
573434
It runs at 1500w. From my prospective it eats up too much electricity bc there are some heater just costs as low as 600w with similar output
33731
My unit ran nicely for 4 hours out of the box. After that, it wouldn't restart no matter what. I hope this helps.
1579690
Not really sure about the power. Mine ran constantly. I did not use the drain hose bc it was too short but there is one included. Next season I was going to rig something fir constant draining.