¿What can cause the current in a normal appartment to surge, frying all appliances?

I just moved to a new appartment and the electricity surged all of a sudden frying my TV and microwave. We were running the microwave, the TV and the washing machine at the time. The builders told us that they don’t know what happened, but that it might have been Read more

How can I turn off/disconnect the automatic heating/defrosting element in my deep freezer?

I have a Tor Rey Deep Freezer I want to cut the heating for defrosting? model CH-25
Every night I unplug it from 9pm to 7am. I do need/want to pay the additional electricity for the automatic defrosting.
Thanks to both of you I will try this tomorrow.
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What is a low energy way of heating a reptile?

my brother has a iguana, but the heating bulbs he uses takes a lot of electricity to run, can anyone give the name of a eco-friendly bulb, or an alternative way that will work just as well, but not be so energy high?

What is the most cost efficient way to run in floor heating?

I have in floor heating (I believe it is electric) and am wondering what the most cost efficient way to run it would be? The entire house is controlled by one (programmable) thermostat. I am gone for work most days for approx 10 hours, and am sometimes out of town Read more

Is it possible to build a house, that need no electricity or heating source?

I’m planning to build a house far from the town, and I would like to use solar collectors and wind energy and such alternative sources to have electricity and heating. Any ideas?

How expensive is electricity and heating oil in Alaska?

Hello, I might be moving to Alaska and just would like to know if anyone can tell me if the electricity and heating oil is expensive or about average when compared to the other states in the U.S. ?

Thanks!

Explain why a leak from a propane appliances is very dangerous?

Proplane gas, which is used in a denser than air. It is also flammable. Propane appliances are often used in areas without electricity. Tell me why a leak from a propane appliances is very dangerous? I’m learning this in science so were learning fluids plz answer my question!

How does Radiant floor heating save money in heating bills?

We have steam radiators throughout our home and I’ve been thinking about adding radiant heating to our floors. I’m just curious as to how it saves money when it uses electricity. Do radiant heated floors last longer when holding in warmth more?

Can they be installed underneath wood flooring or Read more

How much does heating, electricty, and water costs for a house for 3 people?

I know prices for heating, electricity, and water are dependent on the amount used but I was wondering if i could get an average range.

Where can I find out how much energy certain appliances use?

I need an average of how much electricity different appliances throughout the house use. My roomate thinks I made her electric bill double however I know it is physically impossible based on the limited appliances I used while I lived there. Thanks!

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