I saved $47.03 on my electric bill!

hello dragon54u wow! how awesome was that? i need to go around my house and start unplugging things that i do not use all of the time that like as well. like the toaster, lamps, like you said, the electric can opener, the blender, and anything else that is plugged in inside of the house like that, that nobody happens to be using at the time. everybody had better get used to plugging and unplugging all of the electrical things like that around here where that we all live because that is what that i am fixing to do here soon this afternoon around my house. thanks so very much for letting us all know around here at Mylot how much that we could save if we all went around our homes like that unplugging the items that we are not using at the time. take care and have a beautiful afternoon.

I have read, and seen this very situation of people saving money by unplugging appliances when they are not in use. I tried unplugging appliances here (my mothers home where I live) to help save money. It was not met with welcoming arms, so I quit unplugging the appliances-tv, microwave, toaster, basically anything that was not being used. When I am in my own home, I will be an avid unplugger! Congrats to you for saving so much money on your electric bill.

We make a point to shut off the power strip to our tv at night and during the day when we're gone. It does make a difference on our electric bill of about $20 a month. We turn off other things too. I don't leave anything plugged in like the toaster or coffee maker either. Nothing wrong with saving money!

Wow! Dragon54u, that is some incredible savings. I would have thought that you would have had to unplug the refrigerator too in order to save that much. That's pretty astonishing. I try to turn off my power strip on my computer when I am not using it. I am not sure if that helps as much as actually unplugging it. I am not really good at unplugging anything, I guess I should work on that in the near future. Especially lamps. Who would have thought they would save you money too. Good for you! And also good for the environment too!

Un-pluggers unite! I've been unplugging for the last two years after reading it somewhere. I'll try anything once and I can see how much I am saving- It's so amazing that I even get less bills. Our electric bill here comes every two months but when it's really low I get a bill that says 'nothing to pay, it will be added on to the next bill' and that's been happening for the last two years ever since I started unplugging! Yippeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

That is very impressive! You are right, people are always talking about doing this sort of thing to save money and energy, but I didn't actually think it could make that much of a difference! Thanks for sharing your story on here, I am sure many people will follow now.

i didnt realize that it would save you so much money! i will have to start doing this! as for us. we buy most of our meat at a butchers and its way cheaper than buying it a regular grocery store. we also do our grocery shopping at a discount grocery store. we mostly only buy at thrift stores and i buy christmas presents all year round (plus i only buy stuff on sale!)

That's also a good thing to know...I started turning down my heat two degrees when I went to work and saved over 30 bucks on my last bill! I was amazed how doing so little saved so much!

Wow! It's really interesting that you'd mention this because I get a Frugal Newsletter in my fe-mail once a day and just a couple of days ago it gave some tips on how to save money on electrical appliances. The article stated that the reason it's important to unplug appliances even if they are turned off is that while they are still plugged in they are still drawing current which drives up your electric bill. So, from now on I'm going to keep my toaster unplugged and my microwave unplugged too. They also talked about a strip you can buy (unlike the regular power strips that you wouold buy) these strips block the current from these appliances even if they are still plugged in. I'm going to definitely check into that! Purrs, Catwoman=^..^= & Mija

That's really good! I am definitely going to try this. I never thought that it would make that big of a difference.

wow! in Romania, the electric bill at an apartement isn`t so much. We`ll pay less than $35/month. But, i know that if i`ll unplug all the electric devices, sure, without the most important, i`ll pay less. Now, on theese days it`s a must, even if we still have money. There will be worst days in the future. I don`t know any other methods to pay less for my bills. But it would be so nice, if others will tell us too.

47.03$ for one month? gee ! that's much. I know in America, many goods are very cheap. so with 47.00 dollars, you can buy many things like food or makeups. by the way, i was told by someone who went to U.S. years ago, he told me that electricity is very convenient, the companies turn their lights on even during day time. because they have thousands of nuclear electricity plant, the electricity will never be used up. so, according to his statement, the electricity should be free of charge or at least very cheap. IS his statement true ? or not true for now ? i'm confused.

I don't know that unplug the electricity device from the wall point would save electricity ?

Hi dragon... Thanks for the information... I have many electronic appliances at my home... i am not understanding what to do to reduce my electricity bill. Now i do the same as u....

Yes I stopped gambling so I have saved a lot of money.

I started doing this this week too...after having turned down the heat all winter and not using lights except between seven and midnight. Unplugging the computer, the appliances, and the lamps. Makes me heart my kinetic flashlights even more... And can I just say for our first year here? *clears throat* "DANG YOU PHANTOM ENERGYYYY!!!!" *laughs* I just had to.

Wow, that is definitely a savings. I would like it when that happens. You get your electric bill, and find that you've save lots of money, especially when you look at that same bill from the previous year. As far as electricity is concerned, I'm trying to make sure that all the lights go off when we're not in that room. Once it gets warm, and stays relatively warm, I'm going to shut off the heater that's in the basement. That'll be a big saver once that happens. As far as everything else, I make our own laundry soap and fabric softener. I only wash laundry about once a week. Once it gets warmer, I'm going to start hanging the clothes out on the clothes line. I can't think of other things I'm doing. Right now, I'm drawing a blank on anything else. Although, I might consider start making our own baby wipes.

I think this is so cool! I wish I was as dedicated as you are. I know it would save a lot of money and electricity if I did! Is it $47 in a month? How many kWh have you saved - that's way more interesting than the money since the electricity cost's much in some areas and less in others. Another interesting fact to know is how the electricity is made? Is it coal, oil, nuclear power or anything else?

I didnt realize that things like that draw energy when they are not turned on. My kitchen is so small i have a cabnet that i keep all my appliance in in their original boxes when not in use. I live in basement apt i need nitelite in most rooms. If not its so dark you cannot see your hand in front of your face. If i need to use a lamp then i unplug the nite lite and plug in the lamp. My nitelites have on/off switches too. Maybe i can unplug them in daytime.

wow that is really fantastic that you have discovered a way to save a lot from electricity. because of reading this discussion. i have just unplugged my appliances that are not being used to make sure i will going to save on my next electricity bill. and in my mind are some thoughts how i can save as much as you do in your place. i don't know if it is really possible to save that much. cause most of the appliances here like the refrigerator of course are much needed and should be plugged in every day. on the clothes i have to iron out, i think that i can't get out of home without wearing ironed clothes. so i think the only chance i can save a little is to make sure to unplug those appliances that i am not using. but i hope to discover other ways to save on electricity.