How Many Amps Do Appliances Use?
Typical current draw for 143 household appliances at their usual US supply voltage (amps = watts ÷ volts). Pick an appliance for its running and startup amps, whether it fits on a 15 A circuit, and the breaker and wire a dedicated circuit needs.
Kitchen
Dishwasher15 A@ 120 VInduction Cooktop15 A@ 120 VDeep Fryer14 A@ 120 VElectric Oven13 A@ 240 VElectric Kettle13 A@ 120 VAir Fryer13 A@ 120 VEspresso Machine11 A@ 120 VToaster Oven10 A@ 120 VElectric Griddle10 A@ 120 VToaster9.2 A@ 120 VMicrowave8.3 A@ 120 VElectric Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot)8.3 A@ 120 VWaffle Maker8.3 A@ 120 VCoffee Maker7.5 A@ 120 VBread Maker5 A@ 120 VGarbage Disposal4.6 A@ 120 VRice Cooker4.2 A@ 120 VBlender4.2 A@ 120 VFood Processor4.2 A@ 120 VStand Mixer2.5 A@ 120 VSlow Cooker1.7 A@ 120 VRefrigerator1.3 A@ 120 VUpright Freezer1.3 A@ 120 VCountertop Ice Maker1.3 A@ 120 VRange Hood1.3 A@ 120 VChest Freezer0.8 A@ 120 VWine Fridge0.8 A@ 120 VMini Fridge0.6 A@ 120 V
Heating & Cooling
Electric Furnace42 A@ 240 VCentral Air Conditioner15 A@ 240 VSpace Heater13 A@ 120 VHeat Pump13 A@ 240 VOil-Filled Radiator13 A@ 120 VInfrared Heater13 A@ 120 VElectric Fireplace12 A@ 120 VWindow Air Conditioner10 A@ 120 VPortable Air Conditioner9.2 A@ 120 VFurnace Blower6.7 A@ 120 VBaseboard Heater6.3 A@ 240 VElectric Wall Heater6.3 A@ 240 VDehumidifier4.2 A@ 120 VMini-Split4.2 A@ 240 VWhole-House Fan3.3 A@ 120 VEvaporative (Swamp) Cooler3.3 A@ 120 VPellet Stove2.5 A@ 120 VAttic Fan2.5 A@ 120 VBox Fan0.6 A@ 120 VCeiling Fan0.5 A@ 120 VTower Fan0.5 A@ 120 VAir Purifier0.4 A@ 120 VHumidifier0.3 A@ 120 V
Laundry
Water & Pumps
Tankless Electric Water Heater75 A@ 240 VPool Heat Pump21 A@ 240 VElectric Water Heater17 A@ 240 VWell Pump8.3 A@ 120 VSump Pump6.7 A@ 120 VSewage Ejector Pump6.7 A@ 120 VWell Pump (1 HP)6.3 A@ 240 VHeat-Pump Water Heater2.3 A@ 240 VPond Pump1.3 A@ 120 VSalt Water Chlorinator1.3 A@ 120 VSeptic Aerator0.7 A@ 120 VWater Softener0.6 A@ 120 VFountain Pump0.4 A@ 120 V
Electronics
Vacuum Cleaner10 A@ 120 VGaming PC4.2 A@ 120 VLaser Printer4.2 A@ 120 VHome Theater Projector2.5 A@ 120 VAV Receiver2.1 A@ 120 VDesktop Computer1.7 A@ 120 VGame Console1.3 A@ 120 V75" TV1.3 A@ 120 V3D Printer1.3 A@ 120 V65" TV0.8 A@ 120 VTV0.8 A@ 120 VLaptop0.5 A@ 120 VHome Server / NAS0.5 A@ 120 VSecurity Camera System0.3 A@ 120 VRobot Vacuum0.3 A@ 120 VComputer Monitor0.3 A@ 120 VSoundbar0.3 A@ 120 VCable Box0.2 A@ 120 VWi-Fi Router0.2 A@ 120 VStreaming Stick0 A@ 120 VSmart Speaker0 A@ 120 V
Outdoor & Garage
Level 2 EV Charger40 A@ 240 VPottery Kiln33 A@ 240 VHot Tub17 A@ 240 VMIG Welder17 A@ 240 VTable Saw15 A@ 120 VElectric Snow Blower15 A@ 120 VAir Compressor13 A@ 120 VElectric Patio Heater13 A@ 120 VShop Vac12 A@ 120 VCorded Electric Lawn Mower10 A@ 120 VGolf Cart (Charging)8.3 A@ 120 VLeaf Blower (Corded)8.3 A@ 120 VEngine Block Heater6.7 A@ 120 VPool Pump4.6 A@ 240 VGarage Door Opener4.6 A@ 120 VChicken Coop Heater2.1 A@ 120 VE-Bike (Charging)1.3 A@ 120 VBug Zapper0.3 A@ 120 VBattery Tender0.3 A@ 120 VChristmas Lights0.3 A@ 120 VOutdoor String Lights0.1 A@ 120 VElectric Fence Charger0 A@ 120 V
Lighting
Personal Care & Bathroom
Bedroom & Health
Pets & Hobby
Figures are typical ratings — check your unit's nameplate for its exact draw. Breaker guidance on each page is code-minimum only; confirm with a licensed electrician.