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How much electricity do clocks use? We have several alarm clocks, and a couple have the numbers that project on the ceiling. Are these costly to operate?
Very little, on the order of a few hundredths of a watt. It is doubtful if all the clocks you own cost even a quarter a year to operate. The one that projects on the ceiling, if it is constantly on, may be an exception.
Very little, on the order of a few hundredths of a watt. It is doubtful if all the clocks you own cost even a quarter a year to operate. The one that projects on the ceiling, if it is constantly on, may be an exception.
I looked for wattage information on the clock and couldn't find anything.
All I know is that my electric bill is very high already and a rate increase has been announced for a 13% jump.
I didn't read through the whole thread so pardon me, but I'd start off with energy efficient light bulbs. Then I'd close the vents off to any rooms you really don't need during the cold and hot months. Finally, what I do is I put a blanket over my fireplace to keep out the cold in the winter. Looks goofy, but it works.
I bought the new bulbs for every light in the whole house that we use alot.
Anyway I have noticed that these bulbs do not last they have died.
It irritated me because they were more money and what is the savings if you have to replace them in such a short time?
I bought the new bulbs for every light in the whole house that we use alot.
Anyway I have noticed that these bulbs do not last they have died.
It irritated me because they were more money and what is the savings if you have to replace them in such a short time?
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I bought bulbs that claimed to last 5 year, 7 years and 10 years. They were expensive, especially the 10 year bulbs.
However, they have started to burn out after only a few years, especially the ones that are turned on and off frequently. The bulbs that stay on for hours seem to last longer. Our two front porch lights ate on all night every night, and they haven't burned out.
Unfortunately our two front porch lights are hard-wired to stay on from dusk to dawn. Every house in my neighborhood is the same way, since we don't have street lights.
I bought bulbs that claimed to last 5 year, 7 years and 10 years. They were expensive, especially the 10 year bulbs.
However, they have started to burn out after only a few years, especially the ones that are turned on and off frequently. The bulbs that stay on for hours seem to last longer. Our two front porch lights ate on all night every night, and they haven't burned out.
The LED bulbs are really an arm and a leg, we bought 6 bulbs to put in the front of the home as well as our back yard light.
The LED bulbs have not burned out and its been over a year now.
Next purchase I am scanning the recpt and saving and when or if they burn out they are going right back to the store where they were purchased..
LED bulbs are a bit more efficient that CFL, up to 20%, and they last longer, up to 8 times. But their price is many times higher, probably does not justify the extra cost.
Unfortunately our two front porch lights are hard-wired to stay on from dusk to dawn. Every house in my neighborhood is the same way, since we don't have street lights.
Change the switches so YOU control when they're on.
Change the switches so YOU control when they're on.
It might be a HOA requirement to have those particular types of lights.
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