02-18-11, 02:08 PM | #1 |
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Test results - Power savings from timer on fridge
GE 1999 Vintage Side-by Side 25 ft3 Fridge turned off at night for 6 hrs
2/18/2011 Data: KillaWatt Measurement kWh = 14.0 over 168 hrs = 0.083 kwh/h No Timer 11/20/2010 Data: KillaWatt Measurement kWh = 17.5 over 175 hrs = 0.100 kwh/h Conditions in home were similar in both cases (i.e, 68F). Peak temp in fridge w/timer= 42F. Normal peak is 39F without timer. No trips to the ER for food poisoning. Timer giving ~ 17% Savings. |
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