What to unplug and turn off when you leave for summer vacation?

Modems and routers: These are literally always on and using power. Unplug them and you’ll not only save some energy cost, but you’ll avoid having your Wi-Fi hacked into while you’re gone.

When does an electric stove turn off automatically?

So, a question you may ask yourself is do electric stoves turn off automatically? – If your stove was made in 1995 or later, the chances that it has an auto shut off switch are very high. You can usually tell by checking if the stove has a touch pad clock. If it does then it has an automatic shut off after 12 hours of being on.

When does the spread of hours rule apply?

The spread of hours is the times of the day ordinary hours can be worked (eg. between 7am – 7pm). An award, enterprise agreement or other registered agreement will set out when overtime rates apply.

Is it OK to turn off the heat when away from home?

If you decide to turn down your heat when you are away from home, you must consider how it will affect your comfort when you return home. For at least an hour, you are probably going to be cold and uncomfortable. If you want to return home from work and simply relax, a cold home can make this difficult.

Is it better to turn the AC off or leave it on?

During the summer, a lot of homeowners want to know how to shave money off of their Florida electric bills. This is a common but important question we get all the time: Is it better to turn the AC off when you leave? Or is it more efficient to leave it on all day? What seems like a simple question, is a little more complicated though.

What’s the best way to leave the thermostat alone?

If you are concerned with your heating bill, try setting the temp just a few degrees less than you would normally set it. Allow your body time to get used to the new setting. Leave the thermostat alone and you might be surprised at your savings. (Photo courtesy of Geoffrey Fairchild)