Hidden Users
Two
of the biggest consumers of electricity in
some homes are also two of the best hidden
energy hogs. They are heaters for
water beds and hot
tubs.
Studies have shown that there are water beds
in about 30% of homes in the United States.
And if not handled properly, they could be
costing those people a lot of money. Likewise,
to heat a large hot tub could double your
monthly power bill. Another hidden consumer
of energy around your home is the well pump,
especially if the system is not operating
properly. A variety of problems with the well
pump and its storage tank could be causing
the pump motor to run almost constantly, wasting
those valuable kilowatt-hours. |
