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Learn How Much Energy Your Appliances Are Using

By Justin Weinger 1 Comment

P3 International P4400 Kill A Watt Electricity Usage MonitorIf you’ve ever wondered how much electricity your old refrigerator is using or if that old VCR is an energy sucker, now there’s  away to find out.

It’s called a Kill-a-Watt, and it’s a simple little gadget you can use to determine the electricity usage.

To use it, you simple plug the appliance/electronic item into the Kill-a-Watt and then plug the Kill-a-Watt into an electrical outlet. The Kill-a-Watt measures how much electricity the item uses. It’s best to let it measure the usage for at least a week or two, preferably longer.

Kill-a-Watts cost between $20 and $50 depending on the model you pick, but if you’re really serious about finding ways to save on energy costs, this tool will pay for itself.

If you live in the Arrowhead region of Minnesota, you can check out a Kill-a-Watt for free at your local public library.  I’ve heard that in some parts of the country, local utility companies also lend Kill-a-Watts out to customers, so check around in your community for free options before you buy.

I used the Kill-a-Watt to find out what an energy sucker my 1980s chest freezer was. I estimated that the freezer was costing me about $10/month to run.  I’ve since bought a new chest freezer that only costs me about $3 a month to run.  I’m now looking to see what other appliances in our home are using too much energy.

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  1. apron front sink says

    May 29, 2010 at 12:42 am

    Through this, household can now monitor how much should they expect on their electrical bill. Also, they can monitor those appliances that consume more electricity that is not that much needed for daily living.

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