On Nov 21, 7:40*pm, "HeyBub" wrote:
Bill wrote:
wrote in message

* ...I also like the idea of killing any circuit that will not need
power for an extended period. *A dead circuit is just a little bit
less likely to cause a problem.

GFCI outlets use a little power. So if you have outside GFCI outlets
which you are not going to use all winter, turn them off!

And window air conditioners which have a remote control or electronic
display always use electricity. Unplug it for the winter.

And don't overlook unplugging clocks when not in use.

Yes the wasted electricity, every few cents of it, turns into heat/
warmth and helps heat the house during wintertime. So using 25 cents
of electrcity may save 15 cents of gas heating, say?
Or conversely turning off all the 'gadgets' might save 25 cents of
electricity; to be replaced with, say 15 cents of gas or oil heating?
Net saving (wntertime) ten cents?