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Yes, an old electrical device will begin to heat up due to a loose connection. Heat equals to loss of watts.And Watts equals to money spent. Increased heat also means an increased risk of fire.
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Would old wiring increase your electric usage if you have a 1940s house with a new breaker box but old wiring in the walls with very high electric bills even without the air on?
Old wiring can definitely contribute to high electric bills. It is also unsafe even with a new breaker box. We did ours recently and it made our bills go down substantially. Chances are, your 1940's house was built with lath and plaster so it is a pain to get to the old wiring. The best thing is to just have the old wiring cut off and have new wiring put in. The dead wiring behind the walls won't hurt anything since there is no power connected to it. Best thing to do: get an electrician to examine your situation to determine the best solution. Many will do a free consultation. Old wiring doesn't offer greater resistance to current flow which is what would increase consumption. In fact the wire gauge used in 1940 is larger than is generally used in modern homes. I think replacing the wire is a good idea since the wire insulation used in 1940 has a tendency to deteriorate which can create a very hazardous situation but I would be very surprised if your electric bill went down. Although replacing the panel is also a good idea since whatever was there had to be an antique I do not understand how that lowered your bill. It is a good idea to pull out the old wire which should be fairly easy to do but if it is completely dead it is likely to be safe to abandon it.
How many kwh are used per day by an average person?
Somewhere near 30 KWH Are you kidding? I'm looking at my current bill and I'm sitting at 5.93 kWh/day. ...I think the question needs to be clarrified. The first answer includes usage OUTSIDE OF A HOME, keeping in mind that you don't see the electric bill for your office, and the second is an average HOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTION ONLY.
I am having Youth Parliament at my school and I can't think of a bill I need a list o 30 bills or so Please and thanks?
Some of the bills you can think about is a Sports Bill, Medical Bill, Insurance Bill, Education Bill, Medical Care Bill, Youth Bill, Women Bill, Safety Bill, Transport Bill and the Welfare bill.
Who has more money Bill Gates or Michael Jackson?
Bill gates
What kind of bill is unconstitutional?
bill of attainder
How will owning an electric auto affect your electric bill?
You will probably plug your electric car in at the end of your day to recharge the batteries. This will increase your electric bill.
How do you make your electric bill go up?
Turn every appliance and device on in the house. If the main breaker trips, turn a few devices off until the breaker does not trip. Prepare for a bill in the hundreds of dollars.
If your waterheater is set high will this increase my electric bill?
Better believe it because it will.
How do you know if you have a electric stove?
Go to your electric panel and see if you can find a 40 amp breaker. If you see one that there is a good chance that you have a electric stove in the kitchen. If you don't pay a gas bill then chances you are using an electrical range.
What is an electric bill?
electric bill is a electric consumtion
What do you get when you cross a pelican with a lighting bolt?
A big electric bill.
What happened to the pelican who stuck his head into a wall socket?
he got an electric bill
Does it hurt to shut off electric stove with the breaker to save on electric bill?
Won't help .. If there's nothing turned on (except maybe the digital clock), you won't save any electricity... The digital clock uses hardly any electricty..
What is the average Indiana electric bill?
What is the average price of an Indiana electric bill
Will changing circuit breakers in box for electric heat reduce heating bills?
No, all it will do is make the circuit unsafe if a larger breaker is installed or make the circuit trip unnecessarily if a smaller breaker is installed. You pay for the wattage that you use. Less wattage used, less cost on your utility bill.
Can electric companies report a spike in the bill to the cops?
No, electric companies cannot report a spike in the bill to the police. Billing issues are typically resolved between the company and the customer directly. If there are suspicions of electricity theft or illegal activity, the company may involve law enforcement, but only if necessary.
Using an Electric Bill Calculator?
Many people want to do an electric bill calculation, in order to see how much money they will need in a month for an electric bill expense. There are plenty of ways to do an electric bill calculation and figure out how much one will need to spend on an electric bill. One simple way is to simply call up an electric company and get help from the professionals at such a company. These people will be able to help any person estimate the costs of an electric bill, given one's situation. It is truly wise to do an electric bill calculation.
