Many home owners don’t know how much energy their appliances use each month. In order to save energy, you need to know their wattage. You can usually find the wattage of most appliances stamped on the bottom or back of the appliance, or on its nameplate. The wattage listed is the maximum power drawn by [...]
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Water heating can account for 14%–25% of the energy consumed in your home.
Did you know that water heating can account for 14%–25% of the energy consumed in your home. That’s why we spend more money on electricity during the winter months. Most water heaters lasts 10 to 15 years. But many more last even longer. Our water heater is supposed to last 10 years but it’s still [...]
How much electricity does a computer use?
Have you ever wonder just how much electricity our home appliances use on a yearly basis? The formula to calculate home appliance electricity usage is simple: (Wattage × Hours Used Per Day ÷ 1000 = Daily Kilowatt-hour (kWh) consumption So a typical Window fan will cost you: (200 Watts × 4 hours/day × 120 days/year) ÷ 1000 [...]
American households spend 20% energy bills on appliances and home electronics
Did you know that a typical American household spends 20% of their energy bills on appliances and home electronics? These appliances are: Clothes washers and dryers Computers Dishwashers Home audio equipment Refrigerator and freezers Room air conditioners Televisions, DVD players, and VCRs Water heaters So using energy efficient appliances will make a big difference in [...]