I have heard it takes more juice to turn something on than to leave it on, is that true?
2006-11-30 07:10:34 · 7 answers · asked by s_babbitz 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
omg....NOTHING...repeat NOTHING...would cost less by leaving it on! ........period..
No motors, no lights, no stoves or ac or furnaces..
NOTHING...
Its on you pay its off you dont...anyone tells you something else is simply .....ignorant and misinformed
2006-11-30 12:35:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the device. Certain things like phone chargers etc. should be unplugged when they are not used because they still draw current. A very low wattage device the difference would be negligible. A light bulb (Which draws considerable current) it is more energy efficient to turn it off.
2006-11-30 07:51:11 · answer #2 · answered by fancyname 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You end up using more electricity when you turn something on & off sporadically. I know that's the case with wall air conditioners - it is more efficient to keep them on all day than to turn them off then on on a constant basis.
2006-11-30 07:15:20 · answer #3 · answered by lop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
normaly only large items like elec motors that cycle on and off very quickly would be more costly to turn on and off but say a light bulb or vcr or comp would be fine either way power wise that is
2006-11-30 12:00:27 · answer #4 · answered by mustang_silverado 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not that much but don't leave the likes of T.V.s on standby as this uses a lot of power and it is only wasting the power.
2006-11-30 07:39:18 · answer #5 · answered by roger k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what it is like a cable box when off is still on inside so for like that a no.
but a lamp yes
2006-11-30 07:14:41 · answer #6 · answered by mike__996 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay - the refridgerator generally runs nonstop - does it cause your bill to rise or stay the same.
If you leave alot of your lights on nonstop - is your bill higher or lower?
2006-11-30 07:14:57 · answer #7 · answered by Marsha 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋