GreenPlug Energy Saver
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of GreenPlug Energy Saver
Customer Review: Long time use of Greenplug with old fridge
Summary: 5 Stars
I started using the Greenplug with an old fridge back when it first came out, both the plug and the old fridge have run quietly together for many many years (10+?). I put it on another old fridge and metered it and it draws less volts and watts but runs a longer cycle - but thats what it is supposed to do - like driving a steady 50 rather than 75 and then braking!Customer Review: Not made anymore for a reason
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought two of these years ago when they first were made. I put one on my refrigerator (made in 1992) and one on my washing machine; thinking I was doing the right thing for the environment and my wallet.
I recently started working from home and noticed my refrigerator ran all the time. I borrowed a plug-in power meter and ran the refrigerator with and without the GreenPlug. The refrigerator ran more quietly with the GreenPlug but ran longer. The refrigerator was pulling less energy per hour from the grid but by pulling the power for more hours was burning an extra half a kilowatt per day. I did this experiment for several days to verify results. An extra half a kilowatt per day doesn't sound like much but that adds up to over $18/year for a device that's supposed to save you money.
I also tested the washing machine. Since it is a timed cycle rather than a condition based operation like a refrigerator; it does save a little. However, it would take years to pay back the original investment.
Bottom line: it's not made anymore because it's not a good product. In one instance costing more and in another the savings is so slight it's not worth the time.
Customer Review: for pre 1993 refrigerators only--but GREAT
Summary: 5 Stars
If you have an older refrigerator, this is a great item for you.
It makes your refrigerator run colder on less energy...thereby reducing your power bills and your carbon footprint.
Very worthwhile.
Customer Review: going green
Summary: 5 Stars
This product is exactly what I wanted. I have one already and it is doing a fine job of conserving energy. I expect this one will do the same thing. I was lucky to find it! The timeliness of shipping was great too! Thanks,
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