How are your home appliances powered? It’s quick and easy to figure this out in almost every case. Here’s a list of common home appliances, and how to determine what powers them.
Dishwasher, clothes washer, air conditioner, refrigerator: These appliances are always electric, with the potential exception of very old refrigerators and air conditioner; some were gas powered. No joke.
Range: Almost all new ranges will have a 120 volt plug to power the clock and the ignitor, but to determine if it’s gas or electric, take a look inside the door to either the oven or the bottom drawer. There should be a label giving either the BTU ratings or the KwH rating. If it talks about BTUs, it’s gas. The photo below shows an example of a label on a gas range.
KwH = electric. If it’s a fancier new oven, it may be both; these ovens typically have a gas cooktop and an electric oven.
