fluctuations attributable
to the experiment.
3. What I Learned About Standby Power And How Much Microwaves Really Use
My measurements revealed that my microwave indeed used approximately 3 watts of power when not in use. This might seem negligible, but over time, these watts add up. Given that there are 8,760 hours in a year, the microwave’s standby power consumption could potentially reach around 26 kWh annually.
This insight was eye-opening, as I hadn’t considered how much energy could be wasted by an appliance not actively being
