I got a 40inch samsung the neighbor gave me I don't now if it's a smart tv or a dumb one I just no it works
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I've read some stupid stuff on the innernet but this takes the cake.....
- Thread starter palmettomoon
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As for turning off appliances when not in use to save money. It would have to be $20 plus a month to make me even consider it. Bad enough I have to re-set the clocks on all the appliances AND synchronize them after an infrequent power outage let alone do it every day. 
ain't gonna happen.
Edit: Also add the PITA job of resetting all the security and light settings
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ain't gonna happen.Edit: Also add the PITA job of resetting all the security and light settings
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The post was closed for comment by the time I wanted to reply.
I was going to post "I've always bought those plughole covers so the 'lectricity cain't run out."
I was going to post "I've always bought those plughole covers so the 'lectricity cain't run out."
See that's what I was talking about. I have only bought one TV in the last ten years and that was because our tube TV crapped out. We bought a Vizio 32" in like 13 I guess. My older daughter still uses it as her bedroom TV.
In my teens and early 20s I really cared about stereo **** TVs and car audio. But now...I don't give a **** about any of that.
There are some legit "vampire" appliances. Some satellite and cable TV boxes draw as much as 50 watts while on "standby." Each of those can easily add $5/mo to a power bill. When we finally got rid of DirecTV, our power bill went down noticeably, probably about $20/month.
Things like a Roku (they do get hot!) and other tiny computer driven items are not worth thinking about. A few watts/hour.
Things like a Roku (they do get hot!) and other tiny computer driven items are not worth thinking about. A few watts/hour.
Bought one a few years back, works well but slower than the side handle. But in your case you better buy a battery backup (available) if you decide to get one. When the power goes your stuck unless you can wiggle out. That's harder to do when you are past sixty five.I have never had a “recliner” that plugs in. I must be poorer than I thought !!
I live in Paulding, I heard next year we get electricity and maybe a couple of more years indoor plumbing. Even more if we get paved roads, but we're fine with just candles and pooping in the yard for now
LOL.....
THAT'S IT!!! When I first moved out on my own, I had the heat on at 55 degrees........That didn't last long......
Hmmm, LOL........Hadn't thought of that........At least I could get out. I fortunately don't need one. My Mother in Law has one. She complains how slow it is. She does have a manual one as well. And she still continues to use the electric one.........
