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Old 11-11-2008, 01:07 PM
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Default LCDs and Computers?

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Originally Posted by captain1202 View Post
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
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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