How does the Kill A Watt
Power Meter work?

Are Phantoms Driving Up Your Electric Bill?

If you own any of these appliances and devices, chances are the answer is "yes."

We call these types of appliances "phantom appliances" because they continually use energy for built in clocks and timers or are sitting in standby mode waiting to be used.

So even when you're away or aren't running them, they're still using power. The usage for each one alone wouldn't make a noticeable difference to your bill, but together, they can add up over the course of a month.

Take an inventory:

How many of these appliances and devices do you have in your home?

To reduce phantom load usage, plug several appliances into a power strip with a surge protector. This allows you to turn off several unnecessary appliances at once.

Consider unplugging nonessential appliances and devices especially when you're on vacation.

Knowledge is Power

Use the Kill A Watt Power Meter to identify how much energy your appliances are using.

Download directions for the Kill-A-Watt Power Meter here in pdf format.

Plug an appliance into the Kill A Watt Power Meter and it will assess how efficient it really is. The Kill A Watt displays measurements of:

• Voltage
• Current
• Watts
• Killowatt-hours
• Frequency
• Volt Amps
• Power Factor
• Elapsed Time

Be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions to ensure you don't overload the Smart Strip.

Single units retail for about $25.00 online.