{"id":181626,"date":"2021-02-25T02:46:31","date_gmt":"2021-02-25T00:46:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=99157"},"modified":"2021-02-25T02:46:31","modified_gmt":"2021-02-25T00:46:31","slug":"quick-tip-does-unplugging-appliances-save-electricity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/quick-tip-does-unplugging-appliances-save-electricity\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick Tip: Does unplugging appliances save electricity?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/straton.co.za\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-tiny wp-image-99143\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/quick-tip-does-unplugging-appliances-save-electricity.jpg\" alt=\"Straton Electrical Port Elizabeth\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\"><\/a>The short answer is Yes! The energy costs of plugged-in appliances can really add up, and unplugging these devices could save your up to R400 a year. Another benefit of unplugging your appliances is protection from power surges and <a href=\"https:\/\/straton.co.za\/solar\/request-a-quote\/\">load shedding<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Small Appliance Electricity Saving Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Using small kitchen appliances instead of the stove can save energy. Toasters, electric grills and skillets, slow cookers, electric coffee pots and bottle warmers usually require less energy than the stove when used correctly.<\/li>\n<li>Use an electric kettle to boil water, not a sauce pan or a microwave.<\/li>\n<li>When vacuuming, empty or replace the dust bag frequently.<\/li>\n<li>A faulty appliance will not work efficiently and can waste energy. Repair or replace them promptly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Go further and save more with:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/basystems.co.za\">Building Automation Systems<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/straton.co.za\/solar\">Solar PV Installations<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/straton.co.za\/prepaid\">Metering Solutions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Small appliances are typically small household electrical machines, also very useful and easily carried and installed.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_99185\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-99185\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/straton.co.za\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-one-third wp-image-99185\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/quick-tip-does-unplugging-appliances-save-electricity-1.jpg\" alt=\"Russell Hobbs Eco Kettle\" width=\"350\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/quick-tip-does-unplugging-appliances-save-electricity-1.jpg 350w, http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/quick-tip-does-unplugging-appliances-save-electricity-3.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-99185\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Russell Hobbs Eco Kettle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Small appliances include those used for:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Beverage-making, such as electric kettles, coffeemakers or iced tea-makers<\/li>\n<li>Cleaning, such as Vacuum cleaner<\/li>\n<li>Cooking, such as on a hot plate or with a microwave oven<\/li>\n<li>Lighting, using light fixtures<\/li>\n<li>Thermal comfort, such as an electric heater or fan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many small appliances perform a combination of the above processes such as mixing, heating by a bread machine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Energy Efficient Kettles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The estimated cost to boil a normal kettle per boil is R0.34.<\/p>\n<p>An average family boils the kettle 3-5 times a day giving an average cost per year to boil water of R620.50.<\/p>\n<p>Our choice of Energy Efficient kettle is the Russell Hobbs Eco-Kettle with a printed Eco Element that is 50% lighter than normal and heats up in 2 seconds with instant stop technology. Russell Hobbs say that over 6 Million kettles are sold in South Africa annually and if every one of those bought was an Eco Kettle then we could collectively save R558 Million rand in electricity per year and reduce Carbon Consumption by as much as 78 Million kg per annum.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_99144\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-99144\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/straton.co.za\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99144\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/quick-tip-does-unplugging-appliances-save-electricity-2.jpg\" alt=\"Straton Electrical Port Elizabeth\" width=\"1200\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/quick-tip-does-unplugging-appliances-save-electricity-2.jpg 1200w, http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/quick-tip-does-unplugging-appliances-save-electricity-4.jpg 625w, http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/quick-tip-does-unplugging-appliances-save-electricity-5.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/quick-tip-does-unplugging-appliances-save-electricity-6.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/quick-tip-does-unplugging-appliances-save-electricity-7.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-99144\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Straton Electrical Port Elizabeth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Video:<\/strong> Quick Tip: Does unplugging appliances save electricity?<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Straton Pre Paid Electricity\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CNTSSagaKZE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen>[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>More Info on Quick Tip: Does unplugging appliances save electricity? here:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/straton.co.za\/electricity-saving-tip-small-appliances\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/straton.co.za\/electricity-saving-tip-small-appliances\/<\/a><br \/><strong>Twitter<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MyPE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/MyPE<\/a><br \/><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/StratonElectrical\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/StratonElectrical\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mypr.co.za\/save-with-myprs-monthly-flat-fee\/\">CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-pagination pagination\">Pages: <span class=\"post-page-numbers current\" aria-current=\"page\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>1<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/quick-tip-does-unplugging-appliances-save-electricity\/2\/\" class=\"post-page-numbers\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>2<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\">Source: MyPR.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The short answer is Yes! The energy costs of plugged-in appliances can really add up, and unplugging these devices could save your up to R400 a year. Another benefit of unplugging your appliances is protection from power surges and load shedding. 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