What home appliances use the most electricity?

HVAC systems consume the largest portion of household electricity, as they operate frequently throughout the year. Water heaters represent another significant energy user in most homes, along with refrigerators that run continuously. Clothes dryers, dishwashers, and cooking appliances also contribute substantially to electricity usage. Entertainment systems, particularly those left in standby mode, can collectively add meaningful amounts to monthly bills.

How do time-of-use electricity plans affect monthly bills?

Time-of-use electricity plans charge different rates depending on when you use power. Peak hours—typically weekday afternoons and evenings—come with premium rates, while overnight and weekend hours often feature discounted pricing. Households that can shift major electricity usage to off-peak hours may benefit from these plans. The effectiveness depends on your schedule flexibility and ability to run major appliances during lower-rate periods.

Is it worth switching to solar power to reduce electric bills?

Solar power systems represent a significant investment, currently averaging between $18,115 and $35,165 for residential installations. The financial benefit varies based on your location's sun exposure, local electricity rates, and available incentives. Homes with consistently high electricity bills see better returns on solar investments. Many homeowners consider both immediate savings and property value enhancement when evaluating solar options. Contact solar panel installers near you to discuss the potential costs and benefits for your home.

Top-Rated Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrades Experts in Gardner, MA

Steven R. Berube, Electrician

Steven R. Berube, Electrician

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

5 years of experience

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Steven R. Berube, Electricianstrive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Installed 10,000 kilowatt, back up generator, for a pool house."

Greg M on February 2021

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Steven R. Berube, Electricianstrive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Installed 10,000 kilowatt, back up generator, for a pool house."

Greg M on February 2021

Advanced Energy Concepts of Worcester, Inc.

153 Southbridge Street

Advanced Energy Concepts of Worcester, Inc.

153 Southbridge Street

Customers say: Quality work

40 local quotes requested

35 years of experience

Advanced Energy Concepts was established in your community in 1990. Our main focus is energy conservation. Advanced Energy concepts also does a variety of plumbing services for your residential home

"Top notch vikki had her guys here asap to check my old a/c unit out when the tech said it was gone that Monday the appraiser came out 2 days after that had quote and a week after that install in 1 day . Guys where awesome new what they where doing had it done in no time... highly recommend for any a/c our heating issues awesome people..thank you advance especially vikki she was awesome. "

Leo B on July 2025

Advanced Energy Concepts was established in your community in 1990. Our main focus is energy conservation. Advanced Energy concepts also does a variety of plumbing services for your residential home

"Top notch vikki had her guys here asap to check my old a/c unit out when the tech said it was gone that Monday the appraiser came out 2 days after that had quote and a week after that install in 1 day . Guys where awesome new what they where doing had it done in no time... highly recommend for any a/c our heating issues awesome people..thank you advance especially vikki she was awesome. "

Leo B on July 2025

13 years of experience

We pride ourselves on being the best Electrical company in the area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"Excellent service, very professional, responsible and reliable "

Grissel G on January 2025

We pride ourselves on being the best Electrical company in the area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"Excellent service, very professional, responsible and reliable "

Grissel G on January 2025

Steven J. LaCouture Electrician

Steven J. LaCouture Electrician

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

8 years of experience

With over 12 years of experience, Steven LaCouture works hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you soon on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"He was the best electrician ive ever had. his work is neat and clean and procice. very professional."

Brianna W on September 2018

With over 12 years of experience, Steven LaCouture works hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you soon on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"He was the best electrician ive ever had. his work is neat and clean and procice. very professional."

Brianna W on September 2018

Customers say: Quick response

3 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We thrive to take care of all our client's unique needs. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you Weekends M-F 8-5pm

"Dave did great work. He was always in communication with us and was transparent and honest. Knocked out a service upgrade in a day! Gave an invoice and scope of work when requested and showed up on time ready to go. Both Dave and his apprentice John were respectful and an absolute pleasure to work with on this project."

Joseph T on February 2025

Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We thrive to take care of all our client's unique needs. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you Weekends M-F 8-5pm

"Dave did great work. He was always in communication with us and was transparent and honest. Knocked out a service upgrade in a day! Gave an invoice and scope of work when requested and showed up on time ready to go. Both Dave and his apprentice John were respectful and an absolute pleasure to work with on this project."

Joseph T on February 2025

Thomas A. Jennette Electric

Thomas A. Jennette Electric

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

4 years of experience

TAJ Electric is owned and operated by Thomas A Jennette Jr, a highly knowledgeable, fully licensed and insured electrician in the state of Massachusetts. Thomas has over 15 years experience in the trade, instructing and performing work on residential, industrial and commercial areas. His attention to detail, honesty, reliability and skills are unmatched and make for the perfect professional tradesmen for any electrical job.

"Came out when he said he would. A little hard to get a hold of before the job. Quote was super reasonable almost half the amount the other guys wanted to charge."

Alicia C on March 2022

TAJ Electric is owned and operated by Thomas A Jennette Jr, a highly knowledgeable, fully licensed and insured electrician in the state of Massachusetts. Thomas has over 15 years experience in the trade, instructing and performing work on residential, industrial and commercial areas. His attention to detail, honesty, reliability and skills are unmatched and make for the perfect professional tradesmen for any electrical job.

"Came out when he said he would. A little hard to get a hold of before the job. Quote was super reasonable almost half the amount the other guys wanted to charge."

Alicia C on March 2022

Chair City Electric

197 South Main Street

197 South Main Street

Customers say: Quality work

3 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

Thomas is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"The technician, Hugo, found that my daughter had blown a bathroom fuse. He swapped out the fuse for one that was working and then offered to buy a couple of packs of replacements, to which I agreed. He also suggested that the garage panel be replaced and told me what the probable cost would be. I was grateful for the information and for the creativity with which he approached the problem."

Wendolyn S on July 2025

Thomas is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"The technician, Hugo, found that my daughter had blown a bathroom fuse. He swapped out the fuse for one that was working and then offered to buy a couple of packs of replacements, to which I agreed. He also suggested that the garage panel be replaced and told me what the probable cost would be. I was grateful for the information and for the creativity with which he approached the problem."

Wendolyn S on July 2025

Let It Glow Electric, LLC

Let It Glow Electric, LLC

Customers say: True professional

7 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

At Let It Glow Electric LLC, quality has always been our main focus. Fully licensed, insured proudly serving NH, VT and now MA. Commercial or residential and with over a decade of experience, we are able to deliver solid solutions to any project your looking to accomplish.

"We recently reached out for a Master electrician on short notice to install our 200 ampere service in our newly constructed work shop. Jared Turner from Let It Glow contacted us thru Angie. He was able to schedule us in less than a week. He showed up promptly when he said he would. His work was impressive, ie. he had all the proper tools, his work was neat and organized, and he worked efficiently leaving us happy and willing to call again if we ever need an electrician."

Mark a on November 2024

At Let It Glow Electric LLC, quality has always been our main focus. Fully licensed, insured proudly serving NH, VT and now MA. Commercial or residential and with over a decade of experience, we are able to deliver solid solutions to any project your looking to accomplish.

"We recently reached out for a Master electrician on short notice to install our 200 ampere service in our newly constructed work shop. Jared Turner from Let It Glow contacted us thru Angie. He was able to schedule us in less than a week. He showed up promptly when he said he would. His work was impressive, ie. he had all the proper tools, his work was neat and organized, and he worked efficiently leaving us happy and willing to call again if we ever need an electrician."

Mark a on November 2024

Flanagan Electric LLC

837 New West Townsend Rd

Flanagan Electric LLC

837 New West Townsend Rd

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 92% of Angi customers

19 local quotes requested

is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Flanagan Electric relocated a difficult to access hardwired junction box for a garbage disposal to accessible plug location for the disposal's replacement, adding GFCI protection in the process. Punctual, courteous, cleaned up work area when finished, and good price. Extremely pleased with the work performed, and I will DEFINITELY engage Flanagan Electric again for future work. Thank you!"

Erich M on February 2025

is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Flanagan Electric relocated a difficult to access hardwired junction box for a garbage disposal to accessible plug location for the disposal's replacement, adding GFCI protection in the process. Punctual, courteous, cleaned up work area when finished, and good price. Extremely pleased with the work performed, and I will DEFINITELY engage Flanagan Electric again for future work. Thank you!"

Erich M on February 2025

Customers say: Quick response

15 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your project as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are catered to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Joe was very professional and helpful when explaining what needed to be done. He was very patient with all of my questions and did not become upset when we hit a snafu in the middle of the project. He was always on time, was very clear and prompt in his communication, and his quote spelled out the costs of everything in detail. His work was always prompt and efficient and I know that if I ever run into any issues, I could always text him and he would get back to me. Truly a stellar professional and if I ever need more electrical work done, he is the one I will be contacting. "

Jennifer L on July 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your project as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are catered to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Joe was very professional and helpful when explaining what needed to be done. He was very patient with all of my questions and did not become upset when we hit a snafu in the middle of the project. He was always on time, was very clear and prompt in his communication, and his quote spelled out the costs of everything in detail. His work was always prompt and efficient and I know that if I ever run into any issues, I could always text him and he would get back to me. Truly a stellar professional and if I ever need more electrical work done, he is the one I will be contacting. "

Jennifer L on July 2025