Lower Utility Bills By Controlling Electronics Remotely

The United States Department of Energy reports that the average household spends over $30 in annual utility costs to power computer equipment that is not in use.  Many people leave computer monitors, printers, speakers and CPUs on throughout the day and even at night.  Although unused equipment draws very little power, the costs can add up.  Your family may also leave televisions, stereo equipment and other items plugged in or on.  To help cut utility costs in the most convenient way, you can install a wireless remote power switch.



Although remote control of home electronics may sound advanced, there are easy to install kits that make this possible for anyone.  In fact, one of the easiest to manage remote switches is actually a surge protector.  Several companies offer things that can be run remotely.  Just like standard ones, these items allow multiple pieces of equipment to be plugged in, but the on/off switch for the protector can be operated remotely.  With a click of a button, you can switch off power to these items from anywhere in the house!

Of course, there are some electronics you will not want to isolate from a power source.  Items that have a clock on them that your family uses may need to remain connected to a current, for example.  Similarly, a digital recorder or cable box, which records television shows or provides any type of scheduling will need to maintain a small level of power in order to operate.  For these items, there are wireless remote power switch surge protectors which offer two types of outlets.  Most of the outlets on the line will be shut down utilizing the remote switch.  However, several of the outlets will remain on as long as the it is plugged in and the home has power.  This allows you to avoid using two different surge protectors.

The great thing about these surge protector kits is that they provide incredible convenience at a low cost.  They can be purchased for the same cost or even cheaper than other high-quality surge protectors.  If you are going to protect your computer, audio or video equipment anyway, you can add even more protection and savings by using them that can be turned on and off remotely.

You can keep the wireless remote power switch near the bed or at the front door.  No matter how many absent-minded people live in your home, all equipment can be turned off as you go to sleep or leave the house for the day.  In fact, some surge protector brands allow multiple devices to be run off of a single remote!  Turn off the television, home office and coffee maker with a single switch each morning and watch utility bills start to shrink.