About how much will it cost per MONTH to run 24/7?
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For those who want to know, the cost per day can be figured out by: (watts/1000) * hours * cost per kilowatt-hour. So, if you're using the 4 watt model, 24 hours, with an electric rate of 13 cents per kWH, then it would be: (4/1000)*24*.13 = $0.012 dollars per day. Or in other words, about 37 to 38 cents per month.
1711579
Please be advised that this item is to be used under close supervision only as listed on the manufacturer's directions. Since the pet cannot be monitored 24/7 using it for that period of time is not recommended.
1711580
This item only puts out 4 watts, but we unfortunately do not have specs on how that would increase a utility bill. That question may be better suited for the electric company.
1711581
It will be based on what your city charges for rates per watt. The company K and H advised me that it would be pennies per day.
1696304
yes..you can decide what plan you like. I paid for long term service..around 200 dollars for 2 years. But you can get a monthly plan for around 8 or 9 dollars a month if you like. You will have several choices of plans once you get the unit and sign up on the internet. Ive had this service for about 8 months now..it has been excellent. Hope this helps.
1417037
This could run constantly if the pond is below 40 F. In that case, cost is $3-5 per day, depending on cost of electricity. This could add $50-150 per month as it gets colder.Example: 1500 watt x 24 hour = 36 kw-hrif electric costs 0.15 $/kw-hr = $5.40 per dayIt typically turns on at 45 F and off at 60 F.
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LXF: My previous response was incorrect: The rating label reads 55 WATTS, not Amps! Here is the corrected version: Your electric bill will increase as follows: The rating label on the unit says it draws 55 Watts (maximum) @ 120VAC. Running the unit for 24 hrs per day: = 55W x 24 hours = 1320 Watt-hrs (Wh) per day. Running it 24/7 : = 1320Wh per day x 365days /year = 481800 Watt-hrs/1000 = 481 KWh per year. Multiply 481 by the price you pay per (KWh) from your local utility (found on your monthly billing statement). For example: If you pay $0.23 per KWh, then $0.23 x 481 KWh = your cost to run the unit 24/7 = $110.81 per year, or $110.81/12 = $9.24 per month, or 0.30 per day. Apologies for any confusion.
2260793
It depends, I had it running on lower heat 24/7 because the bedroom I had it in was the master with tile floor and large, the electric bill more than doubled for me
114091
See http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/estimating-appliance-and-home-electronic-energy-use The unit is 580 watts. Based on the calculator on the above page, I probably spend about $12/month to run the distiller (I distill about a gallon per day). Assuming I've done the math right ;)
1873034
Was interested in buying 1of these. Wondering how much it would cost a month running 1of these
2184129
I use mine all day and night and my bill will go up mabee 30 to 40 dollars a month
1974426
Can't be per month, as it's rated at 10 KW output, which if it ran 24/7 (i.e. in the dark too) for a month, would only produce 10KW * 24 hours * 30 days = 7,200 KWH. A number nearer to reality would be 10 KW * 8 hours/day * 365 = 29,200 KWH, which assume it's always perfectly sunny and output is at peak level. So under realistic conditions in a very sunny location (Arizona say), I might believe 20,000 KWH per year.
1882175
It only added about $10/month to my electric bill. I don't know what that other person is talking about....mine is plugged in 24/7
1162360
I run it 24/7. You pretty much have to if you want the water to stay clean but my electric bill only goes up about 10 dollars a month
1800111
It is a very low cost. Electric bill barley moved up last winter. I can't give you an exact figure since that was the first winter here but my son keeps his heat at 65 and uses the duraflame day and night. His bills are about $100.00 per month. He is in a double wide trailer. Far cheaper than oil.
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I don't think you would want to run it 24/7. You have to hook it up to a car battery to run so it wouldn't be very convenient to run it constantly.
505041
$40, maybe $60 more a month. That's with 20hr consistent daily use. Keep in mind before purchase thst this unit can only handle a very small room or area. Will not cool down a normal size room much.
628062
i really didnt notice any diff in the light bill but i would guess maybe 10-15 a month if u ran it all day my light bill stays about the same 280-300 a month but i have 3 tvs and wash cloths every day and run a/c most of the day
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I have mine running 24 7 as long as u cleab it regularly and keep up the maintence don't let it clog then it will lasts
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My answer is probably useless... But I replied so you weren't left hanging. I hooked up my computer to it and set the cost for kW/h to what I think my service charges. After one month it cost me more to just run my computer than my entire cilco bill was. I am betting that is just me who did it wrong. I haven't tried very hard with it. I don't want to steer you away if you are planning on using it seriously and you are good at what you do. I would say it was of by 400%, but could have been me. THE DISPLAY IS VERY DIM.