My roommates had an argument over whether a washing machine that is not in use uses any electricity when the cycle control knob (the knob that starts the washer when pulled out and stops it when it is pushed in) is NOT pushed in. Our electricity bill is pretty high, but I don't know whether that knob makes a difference when the washer ISN'T in use. One roommate says it does, one says it doesn't. Who is right? Does the control knob position matter when the machine isn't even running?
2007-02-01 21:02:48 · 5 answers · asked by funnelcake 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
When the machine stops at the end of the cycle the timer contacts are open. There is nothing energized at this time regardless of the knob being in or out. There is only one set of contacts that are closed in the timer(the ones that close with the knob pulled out) but with all of the other contacts opened there is no current flow.
2007-02-02 18:10:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the knob is pulled out, the machine uses no power. High electric bill is usually from electric clothes dryer and water heater.
2007-02-01 21:39:49 · answer #2 · answered by scott p 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, yet i did attempt to many cases to devour soup with a spoon, extremely if a soup is thick (you may thicken the soup effectively via including some flour). It takes better time, so I savour it longer
2016-12-03 08:38:35 · answer #3 · answered by miracle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have sort of a stand-by mode which it does draw some current. (Probably 1-2$ worth a month)
I would unplug it between use if you are concerned.
2007-02-02 01:03:49 · answer #4 · answered by Flyah64 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
scott has it right. absolutely no current.
2007-02-02 01:36:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋