What are the largest energy users in my home?
• electric heaters • water heaters • heat tapes and space heaters • stoves • ovens Some other very large energy users in a home are heated water beds and hot tubs. In fact, a hot tub can easily add $50 or more to your monthly electric bill! Refrigerators, TVs, computers, stereos, small appliances and lights also add to the total energy use picture. All of these appliances and equipment take varied amounts of energy to provide their service to you. For an even better idea of where your energy goes, try reading your meter everyday for a period of time. Read it 24 hours apart at the same time each day. Write down what you did that day (running the A/C, doing laundry, baking, etc). You will notice the difference between days you use your appliances more or less. Remember, the meter is just a simple device that measures the energy that flows through it. The more appliances running, the faster the disk spins and the more kWhs are registered! Q: What should I do with my air conditioner when I
