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 Marysville, OH

Customers say: Quick response

1 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Weekends by appointment only.

"Chad was very professional and did a very neat and clean job. He replaced the breaker panel and meter base in my house."

Nick s on August 2024

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Weekends by appointment only.

"Chad was very professional and did a very neat and clean job. He replaced the breaker panel and meter base in my house."

Nick s on August 2024

Apex Plumbing, Heating, and Air Pros

6663 Huntley Rd Suite M

Apex Plumbing, Heating, and Air Pros

6663 Huntley Rd Suite M

Customers say: True professional

112 local quotes requested

6 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in plumbing, electrical, heating and air and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"If you care about the safety of your kids and pets don?t used them for heating and cooling! We hired Apex to install a new furnace and thermostat in December. The installation seemed fine at first. But when we left town for a few days and left the air conditioning on for our cat, we came back to a nightmare. The heat was running at full blast and the house was well over 100°F. It was dangerously hot?this could have killed our cat. This wasn?t a small mistake. It was a serious failure, either in how the system was installed or configured. There was no warning, no alert?just a sealed-up house baking in extreme heat. If you care about the safety of your pets or children, I strongly recommend you do not use Apex for heating and cooling. When I called to report it, they acted like I was an inconvenience. I was told ?someone might call back,? and that was it. No urgency, no concern, no accountability. We trusted Apex with our home?s climate system. What we got was negligence and complet"

Jim G on June 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in plumbing, electrical, heating and air and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"If you care about the safety of your kids and pets don?t used them for heating and cooling! We hired Apex to install a new furnace and thermostat in December. The installation seemed fine at first. But when we left town for a few days and left the air conditioning on for our cat, we came back to a nightmare. The heat was running at full blast and the house was well over 100°F. It was dangerously hot?this could have killed our cat. This wasn?t a small mistake. It was a serious failure, either in how the system was installed or configured. There was no warning, no alert?just a sealed-up house baking in extreme heat. If you care about the safety of your pets or children, I strongly recommend you do not use Apex for heating and cooling. When I called to report it, they acted like I was an inconvenience. I was told ?someone might call back,? and that was it. No urgency, no concern, no accountability. We trusted Apex with our home?s climate system. What we got was negligence and complet"

Jim G on June 2025

Apex Plumbing, Heating and Air Pros

6663 Huntley Rd Suite M

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Apex Plumbing, Heating and Air Pros

6663 Huntley Rd Suite M

3.95(

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Customers say: Super punctual

3667 local quotes requested

6 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade, and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earing your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today.

"Quick and simple service. No complaints here. Thanks for the help."

Joseph N on March 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade, and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earing your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today.

"Quick and simple service. No complaints here. Thanks for the help."

Joseph N on March 2025

Safe Electric and Plumbing

6635 Singletree Dr.

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Safe Electric and Plumbing

6635 Singletree Dr.

4.68(

34

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Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 91% of Angi customers

Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

2438 local quotes requested

Safe Electric is the Columbus electrician your friends and neighbors trust. Since 1994, we have been a leading electrician who provides the highest level of safety and quality workmanship to the residents of central Ohio. You can count on our Columbus electricians for all your service needs. We can equip your home so you get all the best features with all the latest tech available from home automation, security, media systems, and connected smart home devices. For anything from replacing light fixtures to re-wiring your entire Columbus home, our electricians at Safe Electric have you covered.

"Nice people. Efficient. Really liked the crew. Willing to be flexible on the assignment."

Andrew H on June 2025

Safe Electric is the Columbus electrician your friends and neighbors trust. Since 1994, we have been a leading electrician who provides the highest level of safety and quality workmanship to the residents of central Ohio. You can count on our Columbus electricians for all your service needs. We can equip your home so you get all the best features with all the latest tech available from home automation, security, media systems, and connected smart home devices. For anything from replacing light fixtures to re-wiring your entire Columbus home, our electricians at Safe Electric have you covered.

"Nice people. Efficient. Really liked the crew. Willing to be flexible on the assignment."

Andrew H on June 2025

Mr. Electric of Columbus

405 N Brice Rd

4.40(

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Mr. Electric of Columbus

405 N Brice Rd

4.40(

569

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Customers say: Quality work

1495 local quotes requested

21 years of experience

The electricians at Mr. Electric have been counted on for their knowledge and friendly service since 1994, all over the United States and Canada. Not only do we specialize in any residential or commercial electrical project you need done, we are also proud of our excellent customer service and certified team of electricians. From the start of the job to its completion, you will notice our attention to detail and respect for your home or business. 15 Employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service fee. Ask about Angie's List discount. Additional DBA - Mr. Electric of Franklin County. Award winning. Additional phone - (866) 673-4501. Additional email - denise_mrelectric@yahoo.com. Additional DBA - Columbus Electric Inc.

"Yes, the person showed up and did a very good job ?"

Christopher E on April 2025

The electricians at Mr. Electric have been counted on for their knowledge and friendly service since 1994, all over the United States and Canada. Not only do we specialize in any residential or commercial electrical project you need done, we are also proud of our excellent customer service and certified team of electricians. From the start of the job to its completion, you will notice our attention to detail and respect for your home or business. 15 Employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service fee. Ask about Angie's List discount. Additional DBA - Mr. Electric of Franklin County. Award winning. Additional phone - (866) 673-4501. Additional email - denise_mrelectric@yahoo.com. Additional DBA - Columbus Electric Inc.

"Yes, the person showed up and did a very good job ?"

Christopher E on April 2025

Select Electric

Based In

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Select Electric

Based In

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

20 years of experience

We do quality electric work for a very good price. Estimates are free. We do new builds, renovations and service with a warranty on everything we complete. We are licensed and insured.

"These guys are absolutely great. Helpful, affordable, and knowledgeable. They went out of their way to do the right thing for us. We will definitely hire them for electrical needs moving forward."

Jake S on April 2025

We do quality electric work for a very good price. Estimates are free. We do new builds, renovations and service with a warranty on everything we complete. We are licensed and insured.

"These guys are absolutely great. Helpful, affordable, and knowledgeable. They went out of their way to do the right thing for us. We will definitely hire them for electrical needs moving forward."

Jake S on April 2025

Steller Construction

22 Village Pointe Dr

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Steller Construction

22 Village Pointe Dr

4.41(

17

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Customers say: Super punctual

1228 local quotes requested

12 years of experience

Steller Construction and Steller Electric is a General Contractor specializing in both Home and Commercial renovation, repairs and new installations. Deal directly with the owners whether it's for design-build renovations for commercial and residential, basic home or office remodelling projects like finishing your basement or any of a hundred other services we offer. We also specialize in remedy work for real estate Brokers and Agents, 203k loan renovations and vacant property winterizations and we are your go to for licensed Mold Remediation. We strive every day to make sure our customers are exceptionally satisfied knowing they chose us to work with us.

"We had a panel swap out. Bryan was quick to respond to my inquiry. He had to involve AEP and the city inspector on the day of the install. They did a great job and were very quick! I highly recommend anyone in need of electrical work to contact Steller Electric."

Chris R on September 2023

Steller Construction and Steller Electric is a General Contractor specializing in both Home and Commercial renovation, repairs and new installations. Deal directly with the owners whether it's for design-build renovations for commercial and residential, basic home or office remodelling projects like finishing your basement or any of a hundred other services we offer. We also specialize in remedy work for real estate Brokers and Agents, 203k loan renovations and vacant property winterizations and we are your go to for licensed Mold Remediation. We strive every day to make sure our customers are exceptionally satisfied knowing they chose us to work with us.

"We had a panel swap out. Bryan was quick to respond to my inquiry. He had to involve AEP and the city inspector on the day of the install. They did a great job and were very quick! I highly recommend anyone in need of electrical work to contact Steller Electric."

Chris R on September 2023

Mid-Ohio Generators

3900 North State Route 3

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Mid-Ohio Generators

3900 North State Route 3

4.46(

13

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Customers say: True professional

369 local quotes requested

14 years of experience

Mid-Ohio Generators is a Generac 'Premier' Dealer with over 40 years of experience. We do not subcontract or require deposits. Our Service Technicians are Factory trained and we have a 24/7 service department.

"Wow! Kyle, Jake and Earl were amazing! They arrived early (8:15 AM) and worked until 3:00 PM---exactly when they said they finish! They certainly know their stuff! Polite, informative just great to have around. They did a great job of explaining how things worked, and cleaned up after the work was done. We could not be happier!!!!"

Jim T on August 2024

Mid-Ohio Generators is a Generac 'Premier' Dealer with over 40 years of experience. We do not subcontract or require deposits. Our Service Technicians are Factory trained and we have a 24/7 service department.

"Wow! Kyle, Jake and Earl were amazing! They arrived early (8:15 AM) and worked until 3:00 PM---exactly when they said they finish! They certainly know their stuff! Polite, informative just great to have around. They did a great job of explaining how things worked, and cleaned up after the work was done. We could not be happier!!!!"

Jim T on August 2024

Presence Electric Inc.

Based In

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Presence Electric Inc.

Based In

5.00(

21

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

200 local quotes requested

Presence Electric Inc. is a Residential, Commercial, and Industrial electrical contracting company, located in Fort Wayne and servicing all of North Eastern Indiana, and North Western Ohio. Our professionalism, attention to detail, and completing projects in a neat & workmanship like manner, are some of the things that keep us ahead of the competition. Whether your in the pre-planning stages, or ready to begin your next project tomorrow, give us a call! You will be glad you did!

"Excellent service. He responded quickly and I received same day service. They repaired the broken parts for much less than we expected."

Tina W on March 2024

Presence Electric Inc. is a Residential, Commercial, and Industrial electrical contracting company, located in Fort Wayne and servicing all of North Eastern Indiana, and North Western Ohio. Our professionalism, attention to detail, and completing projects in a neat & workmanship like manner, are some of the things that keep us ahead of the competition. Whether your in the pre-planning stages, or ready to begin your next project tomorrow, give us a call! You will be glad you did!

"Excellent service. He responded quickly and I received same day service. They repaired the broken parts for much less than we expected."

Tina W on March 2024

Hunter Construction Co.

2588 Edgevale Rd.

5.00(

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Hunter Construction Co.

2588 Edgevale Rd.

5.00(

6

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We will Beat any qualified Bid! Hunter Construction Co. has been doing business in the Columbus area since 1986. We specialize in custom home building, luxury residential remodeling, and home repair and replacement projects (including roofs, windows, doors, and more.) We operate almost entirely on customer referrals. Our promise to our clients is to provide exceptional design, superior materials and craftsmanship, and outstanding value. Hunter Construction Co. is one of Columbus, Ohio’s top building and remodeling contractors. We’ve been building and renovating homes and businesses in Ohio for the last 25 years that have changed and inspired the lives of the people who live in them. Along the way, we’ve forged personal relationships with many of our clients, all of whom have come to trust our construction company’s exceptional craftsmanship, our assured use of superior materials, and our philosophy of responsible building practices.