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5 Surprising Home Energy Hogs: More Information

July, 2020

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Sources:

• https://www.wapa.gov/EnergyServices/Documents/HotTubs.pdf

• https://www.consumeraffairs.com/homeowners/energy-efficient-hot-tubs.html

• https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/installing-and-operating-efficient-swimming-pool-pump

• https://www.consumerreports.org/refrigerators/second-refrigerator-is-running-up-your-utility-bill/

• https://energyusecalculator.com/electricity_freezer.htm

Before buying a hot tub, be sure you’re ready to pay to operate it. The average annual energy cost is $250 a year. Micah Baldwin, Flickr.com.