| Each time my electric rates go up, I find something else to put on a power strip and switch off when not in use.
When I get around to remodeling my kitchen and rewiring, I will have 4 switches on the wall instead of one.
-Kitchen lights
-Microwave (always uses power even when off)
-Countertop outlets-A*
-Countertop outlets-B*
*Counter top outlets have GFCI's which always use a little electricity, then many counter top appliances always use a little electricity when "off".
So flip off all 4 switches and everything in the kitchen is "off" including the GFCI's! |