How does power consumption with appliances work? For things like refrigerators and coffee machines, is there a low draw of power since it’s in an “idle” mode and only ramps up when it’s cooling or being used? Same with my computer? My Graphics card is rated to 341w. Is that under the highest of loads or is that a constant draw?
In: 4
I am pretty sure the Watt rating is for the “active” mode, and appliances will use a lot less energy between activations. Watts need to compared to max amps on the circuit breaker, so you want the max power that the appliance will ever use.
Fridge and coffee makers literally do nothing most of the time, aside from fridge monitoring internal temperature, and coffee maker lighting up the buttons or screen.
Graphics card will use some power as long as the computer is on. It will use full power when playing a graphics-intense game.
Latest Answers