from Jennifer in Milwaukee, WI:
#450
How much energy does a 3 bed Aerogarden use?
A watt meter can help you measure the amount of electricity being used.
I’m not sure, but you can find out by using a watt meter. A watt meter is a fun way to find out how much electricity home appliances and electronics consume. (A watt meter is an electronic instrument that measures the power (watts) used by devices. When you plug the meter into the appliance, you can measure how much electricity your appliances/electronics are using and what they are costing you.) Plug the watt meter into an outlet, and then plug a device into the watt meter. Try it with the device on, then turn it off to see the difference—and to catch a glimpse of "standby power” at work! Visit your local library to see if they have a watt meter you can borrow. If your library does not have a watt meter at that location, they can get one through an inter-library loan.
To find out more about your household appliances and how much energy they use, view our appliance energy use fact sheet.