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Originally Posted by captain1202
These items are also energy hogs:
- Electric hot water set higher than necessary
- Computer(s) left on all the time
- Plasma & LCD TV's
- Stereo's
- A/C set lower than necessary (74deg s/b OK for most folks)
- Leaks in ducts (as mentioned)
- Not enough insulation
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I beg to differ. A typical LCD TV uses about 175 watts, so does a Stereo and a computer on idle uses only 10 watts. The biggies are Electric Ovens, Frost Free Refrigerators, Dish Washers, Clothes Dryers, A/C units not properly maintained and any appliance that generates heat (toasters, electric fry pans, microwave ovens, etc.).
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