Why Your Winter Electricity Bill Stays High: Geyser, Heater and Fridge Units
Monthly units for an electric geyser, heater, fridge, freezer, motor, UPS and lights, and simple ways to stay under 200 units in winter.
By the TurantTools PK team · Updated 28 October 2026 · 2 min read
In winter the AC goes off, yet many households find the bill doesn't drop as much as they hoped. The usual reason is an electric geyser, a heater and the things that run all day and night.
How many units winter appliances use
| Appliance | Watts | Hours a day | Units a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric geyser (2 hours a day) | 2000 | 2 | 120 |
| Fridge | 150 | 12 | 54 |
| Deep freezer | 200 | 12 | 72 |
| Water motor (1 hour a day) | 750 | 1 | 23 |
| UPS kept charging | 60 | 24 | 43 |
| 8 LED bulbs | 96 | 6 | 17 |
| Iron | 1000 | 0.3 | 9 |
| Electric heater, 1,000 W (3 hours a day) | 1000 | 3 | 90 |
A geyser alone, on for 2 hours a day, uses about 120 units a month, and the heater 90. Together they can push a home over the 200-unit line.
Ways to keep the bill down
- Put the geyser on a timer, or switch it on for half an hour before a bath.
- Use a heater sized for the room and keep the doors shut.
- Check an old UPS and its battery; a worn battery draws more power.
- Read your meter yourself each month so you know where you stand before the month ends.