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cherry76
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Have just noticed electricity usage is much higher this month at 207 kwh for 37 day Last month it was 163 for 35 days. Nothing has changed except I have upgraded to BT smart hub.Can a wireless router uses that much electricity. Thanks

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  • D_M_E
    D_M_E Posts: 3,008 Forumite
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    Think that the BT router only uses about 6Kwh per month if left permanently powered up.

    Must be something else switched on to account for your usage increase.
  • JJ_Egan
    JJ_Egan Posts: 20,281 Forumite
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    Hot weather fans on ??
  • Enterprise_1701C
    Enterprise_1701C Posts: 23,415 Forumite
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    Your fridge and/or freezer may be using more?
    What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare
  • Robin9
    Robin9 Posts: 13,026 Forumite
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    Assuming that these are your own readings taken from the meter itself you are talking about a very small increase of 5 to 6 units a day. As others have said - fridge, freezer, cooling fan. Whether it is 5 or 6 that is very small.
    Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill
  • cherry76
    cherry76 Posts: 1,101 Forumite
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    Thanks I have compared my electricity bills and it varies some months I have used more. I only took notice as I have just switched energy. I have been reassured that a smart hub will not use that much that was my concerns.
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