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Phantom Loads May Be Lurking In Your Home

various colored plugs plugged into power stripDid you put your computer to sleep? It can still draw more than 20 watts in sleep mode. None of us want to miss the next episode of our favorite TV show. But remember that while the DVR is recording, it’s using nearly 38 watts of power. Plug devices into power strips rather than individual outlets. Instead of unplugging everything, simply turn off the power strip and unplug it.

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1157 East Church Street
Livingston, Texas 77351

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PO Box 1121
Livingston, Texas 77351

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14201 Highway 150 West
Coldspring, TX 77331

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Phone: (936) 653-5400

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1424 Highway 287 North
Woodville, TX 75979

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