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	Subject - power requirements fro typical (modern) household PETER DE BRUYN I live in a tweleve story building that was built in 1922.The building has 100 units. Each unit has two 15 amp circuit breakers.I would like to have a list of the power requirements for typical household appliances such as, air conditioners, dishwashers, microwaves, computers etc. David Hyatt All of these appliances vary in amperage. There really is not enough information to answer your question correctly. A window unit air conditioner depending on voltage and size of the unit could range from 15amps to atleast 30 amps. A large microwave probably pulls around 10-12 amps. A new dishwasher, just guessing will pull 10-15 amps with the heat cycles. Even though new appliances will conserve more energy than old, sounds like 2 15amp fuses would not be enough to use any of these appliances at the same time with lights and a refrigerator going at the same time. Hope this helps, please let us know. JimmyDee In 1922 you probably had more service than a person could use. What you have won't even fill the requirements for a kitchen counter top needs let alone anything else. I would imagine that running an AC unit would almost be impossible. A complete rewire of the building is probably long overdue but the cost of it will probably just be added to you rent. There is probably no real safety issue here but I would imagine it would be a real balancing act to operate anything without blowing a fuse or breaker. Jim Scott Vickrey While not a list, this may do you one better. I have built a calculator that can help you figure the load for a dwelling unit. you can find a link to it bellow. Remember this applies to nem buildings and new electrical work on old buildings.