While not as power-hungry as appliances like air conditioners or washing machines, it’s important to know how much electricity a microwave uses when looking at your whole home’s energy usage.
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When you make improvements to your home, it’s smart to take into consideration how they will impact your home’s value. The conventional wisdom from HGTV and home improvement magazines is that updating your kitchen, renovating your bathroom, or building an addition are the smartest ways to increase the value of your property. But there’s another home improvement that you may not realize adds to your property’s value: installing a solar energy system on your roof.
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In this article, we’ll help you answer the question: “Is it worth it to buy solar panels?” For most people, solar panels are worth the investment, but they may not be right for you in some rare circumstances. However, even renters may have solar options if their property owners or managers are open to it.
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In 2022, solar panels in the U.S. cost about $20,498 on average. In this article, we’ll break down the cost of solar by system size, state, and panel brand, all of which can significantly impact the final number you pay.
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Heating and cooling bills are some of the biggest expenses of owning or renting property. For that reason, it’s important to know just how much electricity an electric furnace uses when you’re looking at your whole home’s energy usage.
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Heating and cooling bills are some of the biggest expenses of owning or renting property. For that reason, it’s important to know just how much electricity a space heater uses when you’re looking at your whole home’s energy usage.
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If you have an electric car and charge it at home, chances are you’ve seen a spike in your monthly electricity consumption. But just how much electricity do those home chargers use? In this article, we’ll break down how many watts different electric car chargers for your home pull.
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While not as power-hungry as appliances like air conditioners or washing machines, it’s important to know how much electricity a treadmill uses when you’re looking at your whole home’s energy usage.
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Peloton is all the rage, and home exercise equipment in general is more popular than ever. Their exercise bikes are more or less unique on the market in that they actually consume energy, which powers the large touchscreen on the front, where you watch and participate in classes. While not nearly as power-hungry as appliances like air conditioners or washing machines, it can be helpful to know how much electricity your Peloton uses when you’re looking at your whole home’s energy usage.
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We use ovens and stoves to cook all the time, and these days, electric ovens are only gaining in popularity. While not quite as power-hungry as whole-home appliances like air conditioners, it’s important to know how much electricity your oven and stove uses when you’re looking at your whole home’s energy usage, especially because they are relatively high wattage devices.
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