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 [...]
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Does it really help to turn off the lights and computers
Many families turn off all their lights, computers, and TVs when leaving the room or going to bed. By doing so to save energy and electricity bills. But how much can you save? The answer is that it doesn’t save much in one day. But over time, such as one month, or one year, it [...]
Air dry your dishes can save electricity
If you use dishwasher, did you know that taking out your dishes and air dry them can significantly reduce your electricity bill. In winter dry months, instead of using a dehumidifier, take out your clean dishes from the dishwasher and air dry them. You probably think this is a small saving. But if you run [...]
How much does a family spend on energy bills every year?
For a typical American family, the energy bill is around $1,900 every year. That’s a lot of money that can be saved. Most people waste money on utility bills without ever noticing it. Just by making some small changes in our daily life, we can save up to 25% or our utility bills without making [...]
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 [...]