As the summer heat sets in, many households turn to fans, coolers, or ACs for relief. Each of these cooling options consumes varying amounts of electricity, impacting your monthly bill.
Electricity Consumption Calculation
To understand the cost implications, let’s calculate the electricity consumption and monthly bill for each cooling option, assuming 12 hours of daily usage (4 hours during the day and 8 hours at night) at an electricity rate of Rs. 6 per unit.
Power Consumption per Hour
Fan: 60 watts
Cooler: 200 watts
AC: 1500 watts
Daily Electricity Consumption
Fan: 12 hours/day x 60 watts = 720 watts or 0.72 units
Cooler: 12 hours/day x 200 watts = 2400 watts or 2.4 units
AC: 12 hours/day x 1500 watts = 18000 watts or 18 units
Monthly Electricity Bill Calculation
Fan: 0.72 units/day x 30 days x Rs 6 = Rs 129.6 per month
Cooler: 2.4 units/day x 30 days x Rs 6 = Rs 432 per month
AC: 18 units/day x 30 days x Rs 6 = Rs 3240 per month
This breakdown helps you understand the financial impact of choosing between a fan, cooler, or AC based on your cooling needs and budget.
