$500 Monthly SDG&E Bill (How to reduce?)

[poway_seller]

Okay 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 18

Household 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 things

Yeah 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.

[Coronita]

Air hockey table? Ok, this thread keeps getting better. Do you have a greenhouse too?

[Coronita]

Air hockey table? Ok, this thread keeps getting better. Do you have a greenhouse too?

[Coronita]

Air hockey table? Ok, this thread keeps getting better. Do you have a greenhouse too?

[Coronita]

Air hockey table? Ok, this thread keeps getting better. Do you have a greenhouse too?

[Coronita]

Air hockey table? Ok, this thread keeps getting better. Do you have a greenhouse too?

[jficquette]

[quote=flu]Air hockey table? Ok, this thread keeps getting better. Do you have a greenhouse too?
[/quote]

LOL, Grow room.

[jficquette]

[quote=flu]Air hockey table? Ok, this thread keeps getting better. Do you have a greenhouse too?
[/quote]

LOL, Grow room.

[jficquette]

[quote=flu]Air hockey table? Ok, this thread keeps getting better. Do you have a greenhouse too?
[/quote]

LOL, Grow room.

[jficquette]

[quote=flu]Air hockey table? Ok, this thread keeps getting better. Do you have a greenhouse too?
[/quote]

LOL, Grow room.

[jficquette]

[quote=flu]Air hockey table? Ok, this thread keeps getting better. Do you have a greenhouse too?
[/quote]

LOL, Grow room.

[poway_seller]

didnt buy the air hockey, it came with the house when we got it, since it was too large and heavy for the previous owner to remove. it’s arcade style so super fun!

[poway_seller]

didnt buy the air hockey, it came with the house when we got it, since it was too large and heavy for the previous owner to remove. it’s arcade style so super fun!

[poway_seller]

didnt buy the air hockey, it came with the house when we got it, since it was too large and heavy for the previous owner to remove. it’s arcade style so super fun!

[poway_seller]

didnt buy the air hockey, it came with the house when we got it, since it was too large and heavy for the previous owner to remove. it’s arcade style so super fun!

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