Energy Cost - Outdoor Devices

Device Power Consumption Cost
Bug Killer Light
Small 15 Watts 0.11¢ per hour
Medium 25 Watts ¼¢ per hour
Large 40 Watts ¼¢ per hour
Grill - Outdoor
Electric 1600 Watts 12¢ per hour
Gas 40,000 Btu/hr 34¢ per hour1
Hedge Clipper 300 Watts 2¼¢ per hour
Hot Tub Heater
Electric 6000 Watts 83¢ per 100 gals.2
Gas 125,000 Btu/hr $1.53 per 100 gals.2
Hot Tub Pump, 1½ HP 1800 Watts 13½¢ per hour
Low Speed (if 2 speed) 300 Watts 2¼¢ per hour
Lawn Edger 595 Watts 4½¢ per hour
Lawn Mower 750 Watts 5¾¢ per hour
Lawn Trimmer 460 Watts 3½¢ per hour
Swimming Pool Filter Pump
1 HP 1200 Watts 9¢ per hour
1½ HP 1800 Watts 13½¢ per hour
2 HP 2400 Watts 18¢ per hour
Swimming Pool Sweep Pump ¾ HP 900 Watts 6¾¢ per hour


1. Appliance not operated at maximum rated input.
2. Cost of heating 100 gallons of water from 55° F to 100° F during initial startup.