{"id":2031,"date":"2015-02-25T04:53:56","date_gmt":"2015-02-25T09:53:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/electricsaver1200.com\/blog\/?p=2031"},"modified":"2015-06-17T22:06:41","modified_gmt":"2015-06-18T02:06:41","slug":"five-ways-you-are-wasting-electricity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.electricsaver1200.com\/blog\/five-ways-you-are-wasting-electricity\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Ways You\u2019re Wasting Electricity Without Even Realizing It"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":"","tve_updated_post":"
\n\n\"Stop\n<\/span>\n<\/div>

\nLet\u2019s be real\u2014electric bills can be expensive.\n<\/p>\n

\nWasted electricity can account for a lot of money on your bill.<\/p>\n

\nSo are you wasting electricity without realizing it?\n<\/p>\n

\nWith the average monthly electric bill coming in at $130 per household, it\u2019s important to address possible waste. So if you\u2019ve already taken action to lower your power bill, but still feel like you\u2019re paying too much, read on to find out what else you can do.\n<\/p>\n

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    \nWays You Are Wasting Electricity Without Even Realizing It\n<\/h2>\n

    \n1. Letting \u201cVampire\u201d Devices Drink Up Electricity and Run Up Your Bill<\/strong><\/em>\n<\/p>\n

    \nLeaving your computer, printer, video game system or even coffee maker on or in standby mode can be costing you. Some devices keep using electricity even when they\u2019re completely off and just plugged in! Actually, \u201cstandby\u201d mode, while it does use less power, kind of gives away that it\u2019s still using electricity even when not in use. These devices are \u201cstanding by\u201d waiting for their next use, all the while continuing to draw power!\n<\/p>\n

    \nAnything with a light or a clock on it is using power whether you\u2019re using the appliance<\/em> or not. While you may not be able to unplug your DVR while you\u2019re not using it (and risk missing your favorite shows!) many of your appliances can be powered off and unplugged when not in use without causing much inconvenience.\n<\/p>\n

    \nWhat you can do about it:<\/strong> Plug devices into power strips in groups. Then, when you\u2019re done, turn off the devices and unplug the power strips. This makes it easy to cut these energy vampires off at the source and then, when you need to use them again, you can access them by plugging the whole strip back in.\n<\/p>

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    \n2. Inefficiently Using Already-Inefficient Devices<\/span><\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

    \nOk, that one might have been a little confusing. Let\u2019s put it another way. While some of your biggest appliances like your washing machine, dryer and dishwasher do offer a lot of convenience. But they\u2019re not known to be the most energy-efficient items in your home. So if you use these devices in an additionally inefficient way, you\u2019re contributing to a higher-than-necessary bill.\n<\/p>\n

    \nIf you run your dishwasher an average of 4 times per week, that\u2019s over 200 times per year. And when you take into account that the average household in the U.S. does 400 loads of laundry per year as well\u2014you can see why it\u2019s important to do these in the most efficient way possible if your goal is to save energy (and money!)\n<\/p>\n

    \nWhat you can do about it:<\/strong> Set up a designated laundry day once per week, and wash the largest loads possible each time. (Less loads = less electricity.) Also, \u201cwarm\u201d is usually just as effective as \u201chot\u201d but doesn\u2019t require the extra power to super-heat the water, which can save you in the long run. By doing your laundry all on the same day, within the same couple of hours, you also make it possible for your dryer to heat up fully just once instead of heating up, cooling down and then having to reheat fully.\n<\/p>\n

    \nSimilarly, running your dishwasher when it\u2019s full and setting it to air dry when possible (or drying by hand) can add up to decent savings throughout the year.\n<\/p>

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    \n3. Using Lights and Ceiling Fans the Wrong Way<\/span><\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

    \nI know, I know. How can someone use a light or a ceiling fan incorrectly? You would be surprised! You\u2019re no doubt already familiar with the fact that you should turn off lights and fans in a room when you leave it\u2014that\u2019s energy saving 101.\n<\/p>\n

    \nBut did you know that if you\u2019re using overhead lighting or lighting that is intended to brighten up the whole room, you\u2019re paying too much?\n<\/p>\n

    \nOn to ceiling fans. How can you possibly use one incorrectly? Well, when you\u2019ve been up there dusting, you have probably noticed a little switch that changes the direction of the rotation of the blades. Actually, the direction it spins can control how efficiently it runs, depending on the season and temperature! Who knew!\n<\/p>\n

    \nWhat you can do about it:<\/strong> When it comes to lighting, the key is targeted<\/em> lighting! Using a bedside table lamp or a reading lamp in your living room can save you tons of money throughout the year, as opposed to using the overhead or installed lights like the ones in your ceiling fans. Task-specific lighting is just as convenient, but way more energy-conscious. And of course<\/em> all electric lighting should be switched to CFLs or LED lamps for true efficiency and savings.\n<\/p>\n

    \nRun your ceiling fan counter-clockwise during warmer months of the year and clockwise during colder months. Doing so will allow them to circulate air more efficiently and you can adjust your thermostat for the better and save!\n<\/p>

    \n\n\"inefficiency\"\n<\/span>\n<\/div>\n

    \n4. Using Appliances That Are From the Stone Age<\/span><\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

    \nOk, maybe \u201cStone Age\u201d is a bit harsh, but if you\u2019re using appliances that were manufactured before the first time you heard the phrase \u201cgo green\u201d\u2026well, you see where I\u2019m going with this.\n<\/p>\n

    \nAppliances from the 70s, 80s and 90s were simply not as efficient as ones starting in the 2000s. They simply use more electricity than their more-recent counterparts and replacing them is a really smart move if you\u2019re serious about saving on electricity.\n<\/p>\n

    \nWhat you can do about it:<\/strong> If you\u2019re looking to replace your appliances but want to make sure you find the most efficient one in your price range, you\u2019re in luck! We actually covered a wonderful tool you can use to compare models in this post<\/a>.<\/p>

    More...<\/span><\/p>\n

    \nIf you\u2019re not in the market for new appliances just yet, look into a PFC (power factor correction) device like our Electric Saver 1200. You can find out all about how the device works, find out how to purchase and install it and get an idea of how much it can save you <\/a><\/a>here<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

    \n5. Over-Charging Your Electronic Devices<\/span><\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

    \nThis one may not seem so important, but it really is. Look around your home at the number of rechargeable devices you have. (Anything that comes with a charging cable, basically.) Between tablets, laptops, smart phones, battery packs, portable game systems and even toothbrushes, you likely can name more than a couple! Leaving these devices charging, or leaving the chargers plugged in when you\u2019re not using them is definitely draining excess electricity from your home. Not only that, leaving them plugged in can destroy their battery life, requiring you to replace them or have them repaired more frequently\u2014talk about expensive!\n<\/p>\n

    \nWhat you can do about it:<\/strong> Unplug the chargers when the devices are done charging, and unplug right away when the battery hits \u201cfully charged.\u201d There are even a few gadgets like charging stations that automatically cut power when the devices are charged for your convenience. Some are even wireless and only require that you place your device on a charging plate\u2014no cords necessary!\n<\/p>\n

    \nSummary<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

    \nThese are some of the ways you could be wasting electricity without even knowing it. Try out some of our solutions and see how much you can save!\n<\/p>\n

    \nGot another tip for us? Let us know in the comments! Happy saving!\n<\/p>

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