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BIS IS 3315 Evaporative Cooling Energy Estimator

Air Cooler Wattage, Power Consumption & Electricity Bill Calculator

Calculate daily and monthly electricity units (kWh), power bills, and summer running costs for Personal, Tower, and Desert Air Coolers across Indian domestic tariff slabs.

BIS IS 3315:2019 & Voluntary BEE Schedule 17 Engine

Air Cooler Power Consumption & Electricity Bill Calculator

[REPRESENTATIVE INDUSTRY BENCHMARK]
1 hr10 hrs / day24 hrs
[CALCULATED COMPARISON]
Estimated Monthly Cooler Bill
₹566.5
Based on 60 Units/month
Estimated Monthly Units
60 kWh / month
Daily Average: 2 kWh
Estimated Annual Units
730 kWh / year
Annual Bill: ₹6,798
Active Tariff Engine
UPPCL
UPPCL Urban LMV-1 Tariff Engine (UPERC Order)

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Rated Input Power Benchmark
200W Representative Desert Cooler Benchmark (1 cooler/s)
200 W Total Input
Daily Energy Consumption
(200 W × 10 hrs) ÷ 1000
2 kWh/day
Estimated Monthly Energy Units
2 kWh/day × 30 days
60 Units/month
Estimated Monthly Electricity Bill
Calculated via UPPCL Urban LMV-1 Tariff Engine (UPERC Order)
₹566.5
Why Actual Air Cooler Consumption Varies:
  • Evaporative air coolers consume significantly less power than air conditioners because they only run a blower fan motor and small submersible water pump.
  • Representative category wattages (150W Personal, 170W Tower, 200W Desert) serve as default industry benchmarks.
  • Calculated energy and cost figures represent estimates based on entered user assumptions and state utility tariff engines.

Air Cooler Electricity Consumption & Running Costs in India

Evaporative air coolers are the most cost-effective summer cooling solution in dry regions of India (Delhi, Rajasthan, UP, MP, Punjab, Gujarat). Unlike air conditioners that use power-heavy compressors, air coolers rely on a low-wattage water pump (15W–25W) and an axial fan or centrifugal blower (100W–200W).

Air Cooler Power Consumption by Type (BIS IS 3315 Standards)

Cooler TypeIdeal Room SizeMotor WattageUnits / Day (10 hrs)Monthly Cost (₹7.5/unit)
Personal CoolerSmall Room (<120 sq ft)120W – 150W1.2 – 1.5 Units₹270 – ₹338 / mo
Tower CoolerMedium Room (120–200 sq ft)160W – 190W1.6 – 1.9 Units₹360 – ₹428 / mo
Desert CoolerLarge Hall (>250 sq ft)200W – 250W2.0 – 2.5 Units₹450 – ₹563 / mo
1.5 Ton 3-Star AC (Comparison)150 sq ft Bedroom1,250W Avg10.0 – 12.5 Units₹2,250 – ₹2,813 / mo
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