Power factor

[Omowumi]

How can I know the power factor of an appliance

 

[sdifox]

You have to measure how much power it draws versus how much is useful work.

The power factor values for the most common equipment and appliances

Typical Un-improved Power Factor by Industry, typical power factor of common household electronics and typical Motor Power Factors

www.calculatorsconversion.com

 

[NutBucket]

Kill-a-watt type meters measure it. Obviously hard to do if you're shopping for a new appliance.

 

[mindless1]

Maybe make more of an effort to provide full details of what your issue is?

 

[Oyeve]

RTFM