1. Microwave oven
2. Desktop Computer
3. Television
4. Frost-free refrigerator
I have my computer on about 16 hours a day and am wondering if I'm using a lot of power.
Does it use less power to boil water in the microwave or on the stove in a kettle?
2006-09-09 10:03:48 · 4 answers · asked by The Gadfly 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Steve W.
Is that in ascending or descending order? i.e. TV least and fridge most?
2006-09-09 11:34:23 · update #1
The microwave uses a lot of electricity per minute, but it's only on for a few minutes a day. But water boiled in a microwave makes horrid-tasting tea and coffee - use the stove ot a HotShot for that!
Refrigerator is a biggy. Not much you can do about it except not hold the door open longer than you need to.
Turn the TV off when you're not watching it - it still takes some juice, but lots less than having it blather on in the background all the time.
We were told to leave the computer on 24/7 unless there's an electrical storm or we're leaving home for more than a day, as it's easier on the computer. We have the monitor set to go blank after a few minutes of non-use.
2006-09-09 13:18:20 · answer #1 · answered by Maple 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A microwave used more electricity than a stove - but that's all that I know. I'm not sure about the others. Sorry.
2006-09-09 10:10:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
TV
Then COMP
FOOD NUKER
Refrig
Rev. Steven
BTW a Nuker does NOT use more energy than a stove
2006-09-09 10:12:51 · answer #3 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Television and Oven are in a tie. Depends on the type.
2006-09-09 10:09:28 · answer #4 · answered by King of Hearts 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋