Is this energy efficient? Does it increase your bill noticeably like a mini fridge does?
907028
I have seen no noticeable change in my bill. If you don't open it often, it keeps a steady temp.
907029
We have had this for about a year and a half. We've never noticed any type of increase in our bill. We're totally happy with this.
907030
The wine cooler has no noticeable impact on the power bill. Have had it for almost two years and saw no significant change in the power bill before or after buying it.
907031
My household electricity averages $350/mo. We have a large pool, lawn irrigation system, 2 freezers, and A/C for a two-story home in TX...have not noticed any impact to the bill. Ours in located in our formal dining where it is not in direct sunlight. It keeps the wine perfectly chilled. We keep the unit back 6" away from wall to provide best air flow. We are very very please with the unit! Enjoy!
2175080
I'm not surprised. Motors (there is one running refrigerator's compressor) draw a lot of power the second it starts but it only last for a second. A refrigerator also has a small fan that circulates air over the evaporator coils, That fan likely draws 2.9watts. The meter also can record cumulative energy usage in kWh, a properly running refrigerator shouldn't actually consume that many kWh.
2039935
I honestly haven't tried a full size fridge, but they say it will. My personal guess would be yes. My reason for owning this, is to run it full time where there is no electricity at all. So, lights, mini fridge, use for charging various items, etc. check out all the youtube videos too, type in the make.
432488
I cannot say it is energy efficient ??? but keeps the den habitable to enjoy and can lower the main furnace (electric heat) so not entire heater has to run as often.
29858
My electric bill was not increased by more than $20/month, but, I live in Colorado so I typically needed to use it only to cool the room off and then could turn it off at night. We were probably losing more energy from not having adequate insulation in our attic! We've moved since we last had to use the AC, but I was sure thankful to have it when needed. I think one thing I would change if I had to go back and buy it again would be to choose a unit with an auto on/off feature. The user must turn this one off or on.
1452206
It didn't go up much higher for me. The amount I saved on my gas bill pretty much transferred to electricity, but previously I was freezing in my second floor bedroom at night while my 1st floor living room was almost too warm. At least now the heat is where I need it to be. I was considering getting a thermostat controlled heater because sometimes I'll wake up in the middle of the night and its in the upper 80's in my room.
1579689
I can't tell you how much power the unit draws but I found that it increased my electric bill about $15 per month while it was running and there is a drain hose so you don't have to use the tray. The drain hose is short but you could hook up your own hose to extend it.
2116339
I've had my heater for about a year and I never saw any significant increase in my bill. I use it on my bedroom to keep from turning on the central heat. If it's really cold, it may take a minute to warm the room up. But once it's warm, IT'S WARM.
795508
Yes it does but not enough that it is a problem in our basement. Your refrigerator gives off heat too. That's how and why they work. It's hard to believe that it is raising it that much. An electric heater would have a tough time raising it that much.
459486
I have two since '08. I live in NWPA. One I use only in my basement low mode, which runs 24/7 when single digits hit. One I use on my first floor constantly if I am at home in the day and definitely in the evening as an additional supplemental heat because I have no heat source in my kitchen and tends to make the whole down stairs cool. My electric bill increased last winter by approx. $35 a month, my gas bill I found before I had them ran higher without having them. Short of the long, for what I am paying in electricity I am saving in gas. Definitely a better heat. An increase if there is one is minimal enough because my gas bill drops. I would go out and replace either if they failed. I have two since '08. I live in NWPA. One I use only in my basement low mode, which runs 24/7 when single digits hit. One I use on my first floor constantly if I am at home in the day and definitely in the evening as an additional supplemental heat because I have no heat source in my kitchen and tends to make the whole down stairs cool. My electric bill increased last winter by approx. $35 a month, my gas bill I found before I had them ran higher without having them. Short of the long, for what I am paying in electricity I am saving in gas. Definitely a better heat. An increase if there is... » Read More I have two since '08. I live in NWPA. One I use only in my basement low mode, which runs 24/7 when single digits hit. One I use on my first floor constantly if I am at home in the day and definitely in the evening as an additional supplemental heat because I have no heat source in my kitchen and tends to make the whole down stairs cool. My electric bill increased last winter by approx. $35 a month, my gas bill I found before I had them ran higher without having them. Short of the long, for what I am paying in electricity I am saving in gas. Definitely a better heat. An increase if there is one is minimal enough because my gas bill drops. I would go out and replace either if they failed. « Show Less
128893
Yes- haven't seen an uptick in energy bill though we have it running constantly.
1065435
I run mine on low speed most of the time and noticed a $20 savings on my first month. It wasn't a full month, so I'll know more this month. I'm sure there is an energy savings because PG&E; gave me a $100 rebate and it is an energy star.
413254
I really have no idea...I haven't noticed an increase in my electrical bill. A feature I like about this dryer is that the heat cycle moderates to a cool cycle. I find that my clothes are dry far sooner than I expected and I end up turning off the dryer long before the cycle is complete. I love my little dryer. Simple to use and does what it is supposed to without a problem.
1583067
Very little. We live in a total electric home and noticed little change in our cost. Very efficient, also.
2251823
I have two of these and they are my only source of heat. My light bills has been fairly average or lower compared to when the furnace kicked on all day. Hope this helps
781665
Using it daily on the low setting I don't see any impact on my electric bill. The comfort from the extra moisture and the added warmth of the air since it's more humid make up for the minor cost of operation.
1067109
Im not for sure, but I noticed no difference in my electric bill. I think its only like 4 watts or something like that