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marshal1257 t1_j4wkf04 wrote

Reply to comment by uwuwotsdps42069 in Electrical costs are obscene. by uwuwotsdps42069

Nick has a very good point. Just look at how many items you have plugged in that aren’t turned on or being used. Hairdryer, toaster, DVD player, computer, printer, lamps, phone chargers, clothes irons, etc. Regardless if you are not using them, they are drawing current. That toaster that you only use in the morning is using electricity all day. Anything plugged into a receptacle is drawing current no matter if it’s turned off or not in use. You’d be amazed at how much electricity we waste. I live next door in Connecticut where we have the second highest electricity rates in the country. I saved about $30 a month by unplugging things not in use. Of course this depends on the size of your home and the number of electronics or appliances in the house, but it may be worth your while to try it.

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uwuwotsdps42069 OP t1_j4wlp4m wrote

Is that not common knowledge? Nick may have a point but coming in and stating the obvious isn’t helpful.

I’m not gonna make an itemized list of what I keep plugged in in my home, but it’s really just computer, tv, monitors, a couple cameras. Really basic stuff.

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marshal1257 t1_j4wp7t0 wrote

I did notice you eye rolling emoji. Why post here if you don’t want to hear peoples responses?

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GotenRocko t1_j4wv4lj wrote

You can get subsidized surge protectors on the ri Energy website that auto switch off once the master device is off. So for instance when the computer is off all the other things like external harddrives, printer, monitors are cut from the power supply. Or tv, the Bluray, game systems (which use a lot when off), speakers whatever get cut from power. The have some slots for always on too for things like the router that you don't want turning on and off.

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