I would like to know if an electric motor (washer, dryer size) could have two separate windings. One for power source 120 volts and one for 240 volts? Assuming both are runing at 60HZ.
what is the most efficient a gas or a electric power washer
We want to lower our electric bill. Here are the steps we have taken so far:
1. Replaced most bulbs with CFLs (I think the bathroom lights are still incandescent and my kids’ night light has a 7w bulb)
2. Turn lights off when we leave the room
3. Don’t use the AC except on the hottest days and then it’s set to 75
We have propane stove and oven, propane dryer and propane hot water heater. Our washer, dishwasher, tv and other electrical appliances are all energy star. I believe our fridge is energy star, but I know I have the temperature at 38 for the fridge and 8 for the freezer.
We heat with wood.
How can we reduce our electric bill?
If it matters this is an older home and not all of the wiring has been updated and we have issues with the power flickering and certain circuits get tripped on a regular basis.
We have one LCD flat panel tv (energy star rated) and an older flat screen. We have one DVD player and one VCR. We have one desktop computer (that goes into hibernate after a while) and one lap top. We have two cell phones and the chargers are unplugged when the phone isn’t physically charging.
Is it possible to shut off the electronics with the surge protector and NOT have to reset everything when it’s turned back on? Isn’t that bad for your electronics?
I’m trying to figure out how much it costs me to do one average size laundry (washer and dryer).
I ONLY use cold water and there is not a sensor on my machine that requires X degree to wash. Friends new washer requires a minimum temperature of 72 degrees for cold water wash, so even if cold water wash is selected, the washer/hot water heater will kick in to raise temperature of water to 72 degrees.
Washer Electric:
Standard, Top Loader, designed to handle 5 lbs. of laundry per load
There is no evidence that the Maytag Model LAT8705AAE is energy efficient.
Dryer Electric:
Sears/Kenmore 800 color is golden rod. The color golden rod screams the ‘70’s
Sure bet this dryer is not energy efficient. Can dry a full load in 45 minutes.
Water:
Price for Water (increased 6 months ago). Town charges the following:
Minimum .00 (whether one gallon or one thousand gallons are used) for 2000 gallons of water (cost also includes, sewer $.75 DHEC fee and garbage fee). Based on a Google search, top-loading machines use up to 40-gallon tub nearly full of water in each cycle. Wow that’s a lot.
Power:
Last Month my power bill was for .00 and 781 KWH was used over a 30
Days. I understand cost varies (+/-)
Electricity Usage:
Total KWH: 781
Days: 30
Average KWH per day: 26
Average cost per day: .17
Detergent: $.07 per wash
Every time I try to figure this myself, I get a different price each time (I think my math trying to figure the price per KWH is throwing me). Thanks so much.
