2006-12-30 04:34:49 · 7 answers · asked by jack r 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
I don't know about the cost,
but I do know a couple whose house burned down and they lost their beloved dog Maggie and all their worldly possessions because they left an electric blanket on. Maggie was found crouched behind the toilet. I was there as the firemen, with tears in their eyes, carried Maggie out, wrapped in a blanket, so we could give her a proper burial.
You can be sure that I do not leave electric blankets or heaters or gas clothes dryers or gas stoves on when I am not home. Ever.
2006-12-30 04:42:20 · answer #1 · answered by mellokittyx4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not much. Our king size electric blanket is rated at 360 watts which means that if it were on ALL the time, it would use a kilowatt every three hours or eight kilowatts a day. Here in Texas we have fairly costly electricity at 15 cents per kwh so it could cost as much as $1.20 a day.
BUT you probably have single beds, so divide that by 2, ($.60)
AND the blanket does not stay on all the time, unless you keep the room freezing cold and the setting on high and even then maybe not, since there are temp sensors in the blanket for safety and comfort as well as room temp sensors in the control so if on one fourth of the time, $.15 - fifteen cents.
BUT while the safety risk is very low, if the blanket is folded back and forth on itself or things, especially a pile of laundry, are placed on the blanket, it might get locally (between the temp sensors inside it) so hot as to start a smoldering fire.
2006-12-30 04:50:28 · answer #2 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Research the brand. The box it came in should have the amount of energy it takes to use it. If you can't find the box, research the manufacturer, maybe even call their customer service dept. and ask, someone should be able to tell you. I wouldn't worry it's probably pennies per day. I'd be more concerned about the age & condition of it. It could cause a fire.
2006-12-30 04:46:48 · answer #3 · answered by L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's really not costing that much...a computer takes more energy..but be careful. My uncle's house burned down and they traced the cause to an old electric blanket that shorted out, he never turned it off...i'm not kidding!! since then...i will never buy an electric blanket.
2006-12-30 04:38:51 · answer #4 · answered by hrt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of worrying about the cost (which wouldn't be much, but environmentally inconsiderate) unplug that blanket when it's not in use. I'd be more concerned with fire. That is extremely unsafe and careless of your roommate.
2006-12-30 04:45:57 · answer #5 · answered by leslie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, only pennies- less than half a dollar (I assume US).
2006-12-30 04:37:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One day it might cost alot....it is a fire hazard!
2006-12-30 04:36:46 · answer #7 · answered by ~Another Day~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋