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February 5, 2009 at 1:54 PM #341894February 5, 2009 at 2:38 PM #341405
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Participant[quote=poway_seller]Most efficient appliance? The one that is not plugged in. Going without a fridge;
http://www.sciam.com/blog/60-second-science/post.cfm?id=going-the-extra-green-mile-no-refri-2009-02-05But…Why turning off your fridge costs more energy
http://www.thecrunchychicken.com/2009/01/why-turning-off-your-fridge-costs-more.html2005 Residential Energy Consumption Survey. Detailed Consumption and Expenditures (C&E) tables containing Space Heating, Air-Conditioning, Water Heating, and Appliance residential energy data are now available.
http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/recs/recs2005/c&e/detailed_tables2005c&e.html%5B/quote%5DThe arguments against unplugging your fridge are valid FOR YOUR ONLY FRIDGE.
However, if you have 2 fridges and a wine fridge… a solid argument can be made for unplugging 2 of the 3.
Just saying….
February 5, 2009 at 2:38 PM #341729Participant[quote=poway_seller]Most efficient appliance? The one that is not plugged in. Going without a fridge;
http://www.sciam.com/blog/60-second-science/post.cfm?id=going-the-extra-green-mile-no-refri-2009-02-05But…Why turning off your fridge costs more energy
http://www.thecrunchychicken.com/2009/01/why-turning-off-your-fridge-costs-more.html2005 Residential Energy Consumption Survey. Detailed Consumption and Expenditures (C&E) tables containing Space Heating, Air-Conditioning, Water Heating, and Appliance residential energy data are now available.
http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/recs/recs2005/c&e/detailed_tables2005c&e.html%5B/quote%5DThe arguments against unplugging your fridge are valid FOR YOUR ONLY FRIDGE.
However, if you have 2 fridges and a wine fridge… a solid argument can be made for unplugging 2 of the 3.
Just saying….
February 5, 2009 at 2:38 PM #341831Participant[quote=poway_seller]Most efficient appliance? The one that is not plugged in. Going without a fridge;
http://www.sciam.com/blog/60-second-science/post.cfm?id=going-the-extra-green-mile-no-refri-2009-02-05But…Why turning off your fridge costs more energy
http://www.thecrunchychicken.com/2009/01/why-turning-off-your-fridge-costs-more.html2005 Residential Energy Consumption Survey. Detailed Consumption and Expenditures (C&E) tables containing Space Heating, Air-Conditioning, Water Heating, and Appliance residential energy data are now available.
http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/recs/recs2005/c&e/detailed_tables2005c&e.html%5B/quote%5DThe arguments against unplugging your fridge are valid FOR YOUR ONLY FRIDGE.
However, if you have 2 fridges and a wine fridge… a solid argument can be made for unplugging 2 of the 3.
Just saying….
February 5, 2009 at 2:38 PM #341859Participant[quote=poway_seller]Most efficient appliance? The one that is not plugged in. Going without a fridge;
http://www.sciam.com/blog/60-second-science/post.cfm?id=going-the-extra-green-mile-no-refri-2009-02-05But…Why turning off your fridge costs more energy
http://www.thecrunchychicken.com/2009/01/why-turning-off-your-fridge-costs-more.html2005 Residential Energy Consumption Survey. Detailed Consumption and Expenditures (C&E) tables containing Space Heating, Air-Conditioning, Water Heating, and Appliance residential energy data are now available.
http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/recs/recs2005/c&e/detailed_tables2005c&e.html%5B/quote%5DThe arguments against unplugging your fridge are valid FOR YOUR ONLY FRIDGE.
However, if you have 2 fridges and a wine fridge… a solid argument can be made for unplugging 2 of the 3.
Just saying….
February 5, 2009 at 2:38 PM #341953Participant[quote=poway_seller]Most efficient appliance? The one that is not plugged in. Going without a fridge;
http://www.sciam.com/blog/60-second-science/post.cfm?id=going-the-extra-green-mile-no-refri-2009-02-05But…Why turning off your fridge costs more energy
http://www.thecrunchychicken.com/2009/01/why-turning-off-your-fridge-costs-more.html2005 Residential Energy Consumption Survey. Detailed Consumption and Expenditures (C&E) tables containing Space Heating, Air-Conditioning, Water Heating, and Appliance residential energy data are now available.
http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/recs/recs2005/c&e/detailed_tables2005c&e.html%5B/quote%5DThe arguments against unplugging your fridge are valid FOR YOUR ONLY FRIDGE.
However, if you have 2 fridges and a wine fridge… a solid argument can be made for unplugging 2 of the 3.
Just saying….
February 5, 2009 at 2:59 PM #341415patientlywaiting
ParticipantBuy a small refrigerator and eat less.
American refrigerators are enormous compared to what is used in other countries.
Drink room temperature beverages without ice.
Use a front-load washer (saves water and energy).
Hang out laundry to dry on clothesline. You can setup one in the garage so you don’t need to worry about rain or night-time dew. My retired relatives did that. They have a vegetable garden too. It keeps them busy
February 5, 2009 at 2:59 PM #341739ParticipantBuy a small refrigerator and eat less.
American refrigerators are enormous compared to what is used in other countries.
Drink room temperature beverages without ice.
Use a front-load washer (saves water and energy).
Hang out laundry to dry on clothesline. You can setup one in the garage so you don’t need to worry about rain or night-time dew. My retired relatives did that. They have a vegetable garden too. It keeps them busy
February 5, 2009 at 2:59 PM #341841ParticipantBuy a small refrigerator and eat less.
American refrigerators are enormous compared to what is used in other countries.
Drink room temperature beverages without ice.
Use a front-load washer (saves water and energy).
Hang out laundry to dry on clothesline. You can setup one in the garage so you don’t need to worry about rain or night-time dew. My retired relatives did that. They have a vegetable garden too. It keeps them busy
February 5, 2009 at 2:59 PM #341869ParticipantBuy a small refrigerator and eat less.
American refrigerators are enormous compared to what is used in other countries.
Drink room temperature beverages without ice.
Use a front-load washer (saves water and energy).
Hang out laundry to dry on clothesline. You can setup one in the garage so you don’t need to worry about rain or night-time dew. My retired relatives did that. They have a vegetable garden too. It keeps them busy
February 5, 2009 at 2:59 PM #341963ParticipantBuy a small refrigerator and eat less.
American refrigerators are enormous compared to what is used in other countries.
Drink room temperature beverages without ice.
Use a front-load washer (saves water and energy).
Hang out laundry to dry on clothesline. You can setup one in the garage so you don’t need to worry about rain or night-time dew. My retired relatives did that. They have a vegetable garden too. It keeps them busy
February 5, 2009 at 7:53 PM #341571poway_seller
ParticipantOkay so my Kill-A-Watt came today from Amazon, and I couldn’t wait to put it to the test. My wife thought I was nuts going around the house like a possessed electrician. Here are my results. First number is the “phantom” draw and second is wattage when in use.
– Dehumidifer 2 264 (this was a shock! I had two of these running 24 hours per day, which based on my usage is about $2.55/day between the 2)
– 52″ LCD 7 200
– Wine Fridge (no phantom) 150
– Beverage Fridge – I got a reading of 7 when on, which seems wrong, so need to research this more)
– Air Hockey Table 2 210 (never runs)
– Main Fridge – can’t get behind it to get a reading, will need to research manual
– Camera Battery Charger 1 5
– Paper Shredder 1 70
– Bluetooth Charger 1 1
– Shaver 1
– Computer Charger 1
– Sharper Image Room Purifier 2 8
– Powerstrip next to bed (has multiple chargers, USB powered charger) 1 12
– Nightstand Light 1 25
– Nightlight 0 2
– Blackberry Charger 1 4
– Massage Chair 3 15
– DVD Player 1 5
– Apple TV 15 18Household lightbulbs are all CFL or 65 watt max.
not yet measured:
HEPA Filter
Room Air/Heaters – can’t use Kill A Watt since 220v (different outlet style)
– DVRs, stereos, clock radios, cordless drill power charger, and a few more thingsYeah yeah, it’s lots of stuff but remember, it’s a house not an apartment 🙂
MY PROJECTED SAVINGS USING THIS CALCULATER AND COST OF 20 CENTS PER KwH http://www.citytrf.net/costs_calculator.htm
Unplug Dehumidifers, All Chargers, TVs in other rooms, Wine Fridge = $100-$120/mo
If I can get rid of some electronic dimmers I can do CFL lights and cut each bulb by 50 watts, average 6 hours per day is savings of $1.80 per bulb per month. I could likely do that to 10-15 lights.
February 5, 2009 at 7:53 PM #341892ParticipantOkay so my Kill-A-Watt came today from Amazon, and I couldn’t wait to put it to the test. My wife thought I was nuts going around the house like a possessed electrician. Here are my results. First number is the “phantom” draw and second is wattage when in use.
– Dehumidifer 2 264 (this was a shock! I had two of these running 24 hours per day, which based on my usage is about $2.55/day between the 2)
– 52″ LCD 7 200
– Wine Fridge (no phantom) 150
– Beverage Fridge – I got a reading of 7 when on, which seems wrong, so need to research this more)
– Air Hockey Table 2 210 (never runs)
– Main Fridge – can’t get behind it to get a reading, will need to research manual
– Camera Battery Charger 1 5
– Paper Shredder 1 70
– Bluetooth Charger 1 1
– Shaver 1
– Computer Charger 1
– Sharper Image Room Purifier 2 8
– Powerstrip next to bed (has multiple chargers, USB powered charger) 1 12
– Nightstand Light 1 25
– Nightlight 0 2
– Blackberry Charger 1 4
– Massage Chair 3 15
– DVD Player 1 5
– Apple TV 15 18Household lightbulbs are all CFL or 65 watt max.
not yet measured:
HEPA Filter
Room Air/Heaters – can’t use Kill A Watt since 220v (different outlet style)
– DVRs, stereos, clock radios, cordless drill power charger, and a few more thingsYeah yeah, it’s lots of stuff but remember, it’s a house not an apartment 🙂
MY PROJECTED SAVINGS USING THIS CALCULATER AND COST OF 20 CENTS PER KwH http://www.citytrf.net/costs_calculator.htm
Unplug Dehumidifers, All Chargers, TVs in other rooms, Wine Fridge = $100-$120/mo
If I can get rid of some electronic dimmers I can do CFL lights and cut each bulb by 50 watts, average 6 hours per day is savings of $1.80 per bulb per month. I could likely do that to 10-15 lights.
February 5, 2009 at 7:53 PM #341996ParticipantOkay so my Kill-A-Watt came today from Amazon, and I couldn’t wait to put it to the test. My wife thought I was nuts going around the house like a possessed electrician. Here are my results. First number is the “phantom” draw and second is wattage when in use.
– Dehumidifer 2 264 (this was a shock! I had two of these running 24 hours per day, which based on my usage is about $2.55/day between the 2)
– 52″ LCD 7 200
– Wine Fridge (no phantom) 150
– Beverage Fridge – I got a reading of 7 when on, which seems wrong, so need to research this more)
– Air Hockey Table 2 210 (never runs)
– Main Fridge – can’t get behind it to get a reading, will need to research manual
– Camera Battery Charger 1 5
– Paper Shredder 1 70
– Bluetooth Charger 1 1
– Shaver 1
– Computer Charger 1
– Sharper Image Room Purifier 2 8
– Powerstrip next to bed (has multiple chargers, USB powered charger) 1 12
– Nightstand Light 1 25
– Nightlight 0 2
– Blackberry Charger 1 4
– Massage Chair 3 15
– DVD Player 1 5
– Apple TV 15 18Household lightbulbs are all CFL or 65 watt max.
not yet measured:
HEPA Filter
Room Air/Heaters – can’t use Kill A Watt since 220v (different outlet style)
– DVRs, stereos, clock radios, cordless drill power charger, and a few more thingsYeah yeah, it’s lots of stuff but remember, it’s a house not an apartment 🙂
MY PROJECTED SAVINGS USING THIS CALCULATER AND COST OF 20 CENTS PER KwH http://www.citytrf.net/costs_calculator.htm
Unplug Dehumidifers, All Chargers, TVs in other rooms, Wine Fridge = $100-$120/mo
If I can get rid of some electronic dimmers I can do CFL lights and cut each bulb by 50 watts, average 6 hours per day is savings of $1.80 per bulb per month. I could likely do that to 10-15 lights.
February 5, 2009 at 7:53 PM #342024ParticipantOkay so my Kill-A-Watt came today from Amazon, and I couldn’t wait to put it to the test. My wife thought I was nuts going around the house like a possessed electrician. Here are my results. First number is the “phantom” draw and second is wattage when in use.
– Dehumidifer 2 264 (this was a shock! I had two of these running 24 hours per day, which based on my usage is about $2.55/day between the 2)
– 52″ LCD 7 200
– Wine Fridge (no phantom) 150
– Beverage Fridge – I got a reading of 7 when on, which seems wrong, so need to research this more)
– Air Hockey Table 2 210 (never runs)
– Main Fridge – can’t get behind it to get a reading, will need to research manual
– Camera Battery Charger 1 5
– Paper Shredder 1 70
– Bluetooth Charger 1 1
– Shaver 1
– Computer Charger 1
– Sharper Image Room Purifier 2 8
– Powerstrip next to bed (has multiple chargers, USB powered charger) 1 12
– Nightstand Light 1 25
– Nightlight 0 2
– Blackberry Charger 1 4
– Massage Chair 3 15
– DVD Player 1 5
– Apple TV 15 18Household lightbulbs are all CFL or 65 watt max.
not yet measured:
HEPA Filter
Room Air/Heaters – can’t use Kill A Watt since 220v (different outlet style)
– DVRs, stereos, clock radios, cordless drill power charger, and a few more thingsYeah yeah, it’s lots of stuff but remember, it’s a house not an apartment 🙂
MY PROJECTED SAVINGS USING THIS CALCULATER AND COST OF 20 CENTS PER KwH http://www.citytrf.net/costs_calculator.htm
Unplug Dehumidifers, All Chargers, TVs in other rooms, Wine Fridge = $100-$120/mo
If I can get rid of some electronic dimmers I can do CFL lights and cut each bulb by 50 watts, average 6 hours per day is savings of $1.80 per bulb per month. I could likely do that to 10-15 lights.
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