A “smart” or “set-back” thermostat can save electricity by adjusting the thermostat temperature as appropriate to reduce heating/cooling output at times like nighttime and when you are away.
LOVED this article. I went to the manufacturer’s website and checked out 2 videos: manufacturer’s shows product overview, and one by Ultimate RV Electrical for how to install things “plug-n-play” style in a rig similar to mine.
Game changer! And installing it inside the power bay means the stuff isn’t outside available for stealing.
Mike, I am not sure about the cost of propane vs electricity, but I know that for my diesel aquahot it is far more expensive to heat it up with diesel than electricity, much like the car comparison you just did recently. So it seems that if you are switching to propane to save money, is it really cheaper? I do realize that the cost of the power makes a difference too. I am used to 12 to 20 cents per Kwh, i would guess 50 cents per would change many things, not just this.
Mike you didn’t mention all of the parasite loads, like a TV plugged and wait g for the remote to be activated.
A “smart” or “set-back” thermostat can save electricity by adjusting the thermostat temperature as appropriate to reduce heating/cooling output at times like nighttime and when you are away.
Micro-Air has offered to send me their Smart Thermostat to review. Looks like it does timed temp control and more: https://www.micro-air.com/products_easytouch_rv_thermostat_touchscreen.cfm
LOVED this article. I went to the manufacturer’s website and checked out 2 videos: manufacturer’s shows product overview, and one by Ultimate RV Electrical for how to install things “plug-n-play” style in a rig similar to mine.
Game changer! And installing it inside the power bay means the stuff isn’t outside available for stealing.
OK
Thanks for the clarification
Wouldn't a 1500 watt air fryer running for 20 minutes at $0.15 per Kwh be $4.50?
1.5 Kwh x 20 x $0.15 = $4.50
No, 20 minutes is 1/3 of an hour. So 1,500 watts times 0.333 equals 500 Wh or 0.5kW.
Mike, I am not sure about the cost of propane vs electricity, but I know that for my diesel aquahot it is far more expensive to heat it up with diesel than electricity, much like the car comparison you just did recently. So it seems that if you are switching to propane to save money, is it really cheaper? I do realize that the cost of the power makes a difference too. I am used to 12 to 20 cents per Kwh, i would guess 50 cents per would change many things, not just this.
Some states are over 40 cents per kWh for electricity. Your mileage may vary…😁