9 Familiar Devices That Are Secretly Huge Energy Guzzlers: Uncover the Surprising Truth Behind Soaring Bills!

"Many of us assume that air conditioners are the biggest energy guzzlers in our homes. But after taking a closer look at the power consumption of various household appliances, you might just change your mind. Get ready to uncover some surprising insights and rethink your energy usage!"

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Are you shocked by your soaring electricity bill? You’re not alone. Many households are facing the same issue and wondering, “Why is our electricity bill so high this month?”

According to EVN, there are 9 common household appliances that are the biggest culprits when it comes to high electricity consumption. However, the main culprit may surprise you—it’s not the air conditioner or refrigerator as many might assume.

Electric stoves top the list of energy-consuming appliances, according to EVN (Source: EVN)

1. Electric stoves take the number one spot. With an average usage of 3 hours per day, a single burner stove can consume 85-95 kWh of electricity per month, while a double burner stove can use up to 170-190 kWh (Illustration)

2. Water heaters: A 20-liter water heater used for just 1 hour per day can consume an estimated 70-80 kWh of electricity per month. If left on continuously, it can use up to 320-340 kWh per month (Illustration)

3. Refrigerators: These appliances are typically left running 24/7. A medium-sized refrigerator can consume 30-45 kWh per month, while a larger one can use up to 50-65 kWh. Mini fridges, on the other hand, consume less, at 10-15 kWh per month (Illustration)

4. Desktop computers: With a usage of 12 hours per day, a desktop computer can consume an estimated 72-75 kWh of electricity per month (Illustration)

5. Televisions: Watching TV for 5 hours a day (on an LCD TV with a power rating of 150W) can result in an average monthly electricity consumption of 20-25 kWh (Illustration)

6. Rice cookers: A 500-watt rice cooker used for 2 hours per day can consume 20-25 kWh of electricity per month (Illustration)

7. Electric irons: Using an 1100-watt iron for just 30 minutes a day can consume an estimated 14-24 kWh of electricity per month (Illustration)

8. Microwave ovens: A 1000-watt microwave oven used for 30 minutes a day can consume 10-20 kWh of electricity per month (Illustration)

9. Networking equipment: While these devices don’t consume a lot of electricity, they are always on. On average, they can use up to 8-12 kWh of electricity per month (Illustration)