Do gaming PC’s and laptops use a lot of electricity when playing video games or when they are in idle mode? What about gaming monitors? How much do gaming desktop and laptop computers add to your electric bill every month? And how can you lower their energy consumption and running costs? I’m an electrical engineer, … Read more
Do electric boilers use a lot of electricity? Do they cost a lot to run? Are they expensive to run, and how do they compare to gas boilers? Should you use a heat-only or a combi electric boiler? What are the advantages and disadvantages for each one of these options, and when to use each … Read more
Do bathroom fans use a lot of electricity and significantly affect your electric bill? Or do they actually save you money? Is it fine to leave a bathroom exhaust fan on all the time? And how to choose the right extractor fan for your bathroom? I wrote this short article in order to help you … Read more
Do box fans use a lot of electricity and add a lot of money to your monthly bill? How much do box fans cost to run per day and per month, and is it expensive to leave them on for 24 hours a day, every day? Are they cheaper to use than ceiling fans or … Read more
Towel warmers can provide convenience and promote a healthy living by keeping your towels dry and warm. But do heated towel rails use a lot of electricity and increase your electric bill? How much would they cost you to run all the time? Do they have to be on 24/7? I’m an electrical engineer, and … Read more
Drying food is a long-duration process, and electric food dehydrators can help you save the time and do a proper job. But do dehydrators use a lot of electricity? What if you run them for 24 hours? How much do dehydrators cost to use and are they going to affect your electricity bill significantly? I’m … Read more
Do toasters use a lot of electricity and cost a lot to run? How many watts do 2-slice and 4-slice toasters use? And how much do they cost to run per person in a month? Is it cheaper to you use a slice toaster machine, or a toaster oven? I’m an electrical engineer, and I … Read more
Do electric smokers use a lot of electricity and cost a lot to run? Are they worth it, or should you still to charcoal and gas smokers? These questions and more, I will be answering in this short guide, where I give you 10 tips on how to pick an efficient electric smoker. Without further … Read more
Do electric grills use a lot of electricity? What is the average wattage of an electric grill? How much does it add to your electric bill? And how to choose the right grill for you in order to save energy and money on the short and on the long run? I am an electrical engineer … Read more
Do bread makers use a lot of electricity and add a lot to your electric bill? What if you want to bake bread at home every day? How much does it cost to use the bread maker machine? And what saves you the most, using the bread maker, the oven, or buying ready loaves? These … Read more