How to limit the kilowatts of electric appliances guests bring into my property?-

[Patricia91]

How to limit the kilowatts of electric appliances guests bring into my property?- Currently a guest is charging a 3.5 kw scooter battery daily- leaving me no profit!

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[Rebecca]

Hi @Patricia91 👋

Thanks for asking this question here! It's not directly related, however we have had questions previously about the guests charging their electric cars at a hosts home: Extra Services Fee for EV Charging  and Electric cars 

Some of the hosts on the thread may be able to offer you some support with this question: @Patricia2526, @Lorina14, @Amelia505 and @Mary1523 - I wondered if you had any ideas that could support @Patricia91? 

[James3741]

You could consider setting a clear house rule about high-power appliance use or asking guests to get approval before charging large devices. Another option might be installing a smart meter or energy monitor to track usage—it can help you see exactly how much power is being used and even set limits if needed.

Hope that helps!

[Patricia2526]

Hi @Patricia91 

If scooter/EV guests are common near your area build EV charging into your pricing.

[Tom4999]

@Patricia91  Current domestic average kwh price is £0.2769 x 3.5 = £0.96915 per day. Less than £1. Just raise your price by £1. And if that is all of the profit you make I would raise the price by more. 

[Lynda452]

@Patricia91 

Unfortunately, I can not give any helpful advice to your specific problem, since my guest suite is fully equipped & has all kitchen appliances, both large & small variety.

Guests have all they need in our suite / apartment while they are here at no extra charge. A hand mixer, air fryer,microwave oven, big blender & small Ninja blender, small two slice toaster, full size electric range/ hood light & fan, full large size oven, overhead & table lighting, full size dishwasher, full size fridge/freezer combo,cable TV, two portable fans for those times when the central Air Conditioning is not required. We have radiant baseboard boiler heating, both free washer/dryer in their private laundry center, two portable space heaters for those chillier days & nights, 2 heating pads, extra time-able electric wall heater in the bathroom for a steamy bath/shower time,  Hair dryer, I supply all cleaning products & clean free once a week for guest(s) that stay 7-10 days or more. Guests are not allowed to launder the suite linens. I do those in my larger laundry center in my side of the property for a safer outcome.

I have had over 300 guests since 2016,  I only stopped the free food I supplied in the pantry

fridge & freezer in June of 2025, the economy was too hard to keep up with. I do supply all disposable paper & cleaning products, as I retired from company that offers me a discount & price below cost since 2015, plus my former co-workers deliver free to my home. The guests have a kitchen table that seats four, also have all dishes, pots & pans, paper plates, silverware, kitchen utensils, bake ware, glassware, mixing bowls, Toweling for the bathroom & kitchen, with co-ordinating decor (30 seasonal choices - as I sew them all)  floor rugs, a queen size bed & a full size futon in the TV room. All draperies are room darkening, yeah... I sew them too.

So, you see since I am a "Live on site host" in my home I have everything a guest(s) need without extra power charges. Everything is included in the $75.00/night cost, which most guests jump at for the value.  Plus I take excellent care of my guests while they are here.

I could not imagine the extra work I'd have every day if I had to calculate individual costs of elec.power, natural gas, sewer, water & all I provide.  It's so much easier doing an all inclusive nightly rate. Even a seasonal rate would help you if the seasons vary in climate.  Minnesota is as seasonal as it gets.  

Best of luck with your energy - vs - guests  issues.  Bye bye for now. Happy New Year 2026 (;+)lyn

The guest(s) do their own laundry & everything has been great as I charge a one time rate for all my loyal & new guests.  

[Martin5998]

Hello @Patricia91 

It's too late for your current guest, but when you get the reminder of next guest coming I suggest this is best time to notify them of prices for battery charging. As well as directions and if they have any queries, prepare a tariff for battery charging, or forbid it if you haven't got appropriate electricity connections. You have to be quite clear that it is not only not permitted, but that it is dangerous to charge from a normal socket. Anyone not following such house rules would have to be reported to Airbnb for endangering your letting (and you?) if everything is set up for charging, guage the market price at nearby charging facilities and be quite direct about the charge... It is a useful facility for guests. I know where local chargers are and direct guests to them😊

[Macys0]

@Patricia91 I don't think you can limit the amount of power your guest use. What I do is turn off the power source when I don't have guest. I turn off the switch in the electrical panel box for the stove, internet, and the ring camera.  Hope this helps.

[Macys0]

You can add to your policy that you don't allow OR charge extra for those type things. WOW!

[Lt5]

I wouldn’t limit how much a guest is using when they are using less than a dollar (about .60 cents) to charge a scooter. If that’s the case raise your rates by $20 for a month. I find that to be an easy solution for your next guests but as a host find posts like this concerning as this equates to less than a dollar per day. 

[Lindokuhle1]

You could install solar panels if not maybe disclose that the use of electricity excessively is liable to the guest before they check in.

hope this helps