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Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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06-02-2025, 05:38 AM
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Electrical Usage / Costs
Anybody gone thru and determined the electrical cost of appliances, lights, TV's, etc??
What is the monthly electric cost for: Refrig TV Interior lights Exterior lights Garage door openers Wine cooler refrig WiFi Ceiling fans Microwave Yes, usage determines cost. Yes, specific models determine cost..............but just wondering if someone has gone thru and looked at EnergyGuide labels or other sources. 
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06-02-2025, 06:42 AM
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When we're away from TV we turn everything off apart from the fridge, batteryMinders on two carts and the smoke detectors Outside of the fixed charge, usage is usually around $5 per month |
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06-02-2025, 07:23 AM
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06-02-2025, 08:05 AM
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If really want to know get one of these or one similar? Robot or human? |
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06-02-2025, 08:12 AM
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I remember seeing another poster mention something like the Sense system in the past though I don't know if even that could provide the resolution you are asking for. Some of these smart plugs might give you the level of detail but you might find the cost of purchasing the necessary number of plugs was higher than the cost of the electricity.
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06-02-2025, 09:22 AM
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06-02-2025, 10:16 AM
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You can also have it alert you if something remains on more than X amount of time. It alerted me the AC was running continuously a couple of weeks ago due to blower motor failing. The Sense unit takes time to learn and discover devices and is less than perfect. Devices get burried in the "Always On" category but you can monitor real time to measure anything by simply turning it off and on. Last edited by Altavia; 06-02-2025 at 10:22 AM. |
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06-02-2025, 12:27 PM
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If you want real time then try one of these. I used to have one and after my curiosity wore off I got rid of it or I would let you have it. I think Lowes carries them to.
Amazon.com
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06-03-2025, 04:12 AM
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SECO gives a rough idea. You can drill through the tabs and get a little more granular.
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06-03-2025, 05:51 AM
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dewilson....you forgot A/C. also depends on how big your house is, how many people. Elect or Gas? My bill in winter is about $ 80 and in the summer about $125, no fans used. I am also in Sumter County and my house is all electric
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06-03-2025, 06:03 AM
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06-03-2025, 06:24 AM
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ChatGPT - Sumter County electricity rates |
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06-03-2025, 06:58 AM
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Big drivers of electricity usage
If you are on seco energy, they will publish a monthly report that breaks down your total electric usage by appliances... You can define the types and numbers of energy eaters in your house.
That said, the biggest drivers of electric usage are your air conditioning /heat as well as electric clothes dryer... By far! |
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06-03-2025, 07:09 AM
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Careful if you shut A/C off too. ( mold )
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06-03-2025, 08:00 AM
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You don’t run the A/C in the summer ?
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