6 Things to Measure with an Electricity Usage Monitor

Do you know how much energy your household products consume? Find out for free with Efficiency Smart’s Electricity Usage Monitor Program!

You can borrow a monitor at no cost to discover the electric usage and costs to operate your household products in daily, monthly, or annual increments. Best of all, it’s easy to use. 

Our customer support will also help you compare your results with energy-efficient models, which makes planning for any future upgrades easier.  

You can measure any small appliance or home electronics with the monitor. Just avoid using it for space heaters or HVAC equipment. Not sure what to measure? Here are six great options to try:

Refrigerator

Older refrigerators are among the most expensive appliances to run. According to ENERGY STAR, refrigerators built in the 1990’s can cost nearly $200 annually to operate. Measure your fridge’s energy consumption and have our customer support team compare it to a modern, energy-efficient model.

Dehumidifier

Did you know that the energy saved in a year by running an efficient dehumidifier compared to a standard model could power a refrigerator for three months? ENERGY STAR-certified dehumidifiers use 15 percent less energy than conventional models. Measure your dehumidifier to see how it compares with an efficient model. 

Coffee Maker

Measure the energy consumption of your coffee maker throughout the day, including when it heats water, uses its warm plate, or when it’s just plugged in. Compare the energy usage of different types, from single-serve machines to espresso machines.

Entertainment System 

Devices plugged into your entertainment system, like gaming consoles, soundbars, and TVs, can draw power even when turned off. Use the electric monitor to track their energy usage and identify where an advanced power strip might help you avoid phantom power use.   

Air Purifier

According to ENERGYSTAR,  a standard room air purifier, when running continuously, can consume approximately 450 kWh per year. This is more than the energy used by some new refrigerators. 

Use the monitor to measure your air purifier and see how it stacks up to an energy-efficient model. 

Lamps

Switching to LED lightbulbs is one of the easiest ways to reduce your home’s energy consumption. You can use the electric usage monitor to see for yourself. Try an incandescent, CFL, and LED lightbulb in a lamp and check the energy usage of each item. You might be surprised by the savings!

Request Your Monitor Today

You can visit the Electricity Usage Monitor webpage or contact our customer support team at 877-889-3777 or [email protected] for more information.