Power Drain
June 10th, 2008
Did you know that appliances that are turned off still suck electricity? Apparently, 75% of energy used by appliances occurs while they are turned off. Prevent this by plugging them into a power strip that actually cuts off the energy flow when you flip the switch to off.
June 12th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
We had an old refrigerator when we bought our house. When it finally gave out (it was avocado green), we bought a shiny new energy saver. Our electric bill went down by almost $80/month.
June 12th, 2008 at 7:03 pm
Wow - In about 8 months it would pay for itself. Hayley: I can match that avocado fridge and raise you a pink one (that my ex had when I met him, yikes!).