Do you remember as a child, being told to turn the lights off? Or, Why is the TV on, no one is in there watching it? Now as an adult, you are probably telling those in your household the same thing.
Did you know that there are many items in your home that are power vampires?
Believe it or not, many electronic devices which make our life easier & more entertaining use power, even when shut off.
Standby power consumption accounts for about 8% of household electricity in the United States. And this could cost the consumer about $110.00 a year.
You can eliminate those thieves, if you just know where to look.
Cell phone chargers are a big one. Even if your phone isn’t plugged into it, it is still drawing power if it is plugged into the wall.
Any device with a power indicator, that glows when it is off is a potential thief. Coffee makers, computers, gaming systems etc. If you aren’t using them, unplug them!
Same goes for TV’s, alarm clocks & other items in seldom used rooms, such as a guest room.
Plug clustered electronics into a power strip so you can turn them all off with one switch.
Also look for the Energy Star label on the products you buy. These generally use less standby energy because they are designed to be more energy efficient. You can visit the Energy Star Website to obtain more information on being Energy Smart.
Dawn Whalen, Realtor, GRI
Keller Williams Realty
317-893-0648 office
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