
ELECTRICAL TYPICAL AMP DRAW LIST
Do you know how many Amps you are using at any single moment? It is surprising how quickly the current draw (Amps)
of your appliances can add up for your coach's 30 or 50 Amp system. Knowing and understanding the electrical
terminology, as well as the average amperage (current draw) of all the electrical appliances in your coach, can help you
manage electrical use and prevent the inconvenience of tripping a breaker.
Below is a list of the typical appliances used and the approximate amps required to operate them.
• V= volt; volt is the measurement of electrical pressure
• A= amp; amp is the measurement of electrical current (volume) used by an electrical device.
• W=watt; watt is the measurement of how much electrical work is being done.
Appliance
Required Amps
Air Conditioner (depending on brand, BTU rating and options)
14.0 to 16.0 Amps
Inverter (depending on wattage rating, brand, and model)
9.0 to 18.0 Amps
Converter with continuous 12 volt power supply (depending on amp rating and brand)
11 to 17 Amps
Refrigerator (residential compressor-type)
8.5 to 12.0 Amps
RV Refrigerator (Absorption)
2.7 to 6.4 Amps
Microwave Oven
11.3 to 14.2 Amps
Washer and Dryer (2-piece)
16.0 Amps
Television (depending on size, brand, and type)
1.0 to 3.0 amps
Central Vacuum Cleaner
11.3 Amps
Electric Hot Water Heater (depending on brand and type)
11.7 to 12.5 Amps
Food Processor
6.0 Amps
Ice Maker
4.0 Amps
Electric Freezer (Compressor)
6.4 Amps
Hair Dryer (1500w)
12.5 Amps
Electric Coffee Pot
9.0 Amps
Iron
10.0 Amps
Radio
0.8 Amps
Toaster
8.0 Amps
Electric Frying Pan
10.0 Amps
Coffee Maker
10.0 Amps
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