4 Handy Strip Timers That Conserve Energy

Have you ever been in a situation where you have wanted to run one of your electronics for a certain period of time and have it turned off without you having to lift a finger? Let’s say you have one of those cool ECO heaters that you want to run for a couple of hours a day. At the same time, you don’t want to remember when to turn it off. If you have ever been in that situation, a strip timer may be right for you. Strip timers can not only help you focus on more important things in life, they can also save you money on your energy bill (inside or outdoors).

If you are looking to control your power consumption and save money at the same time, here are 4 cool strip timers you should check out:

GE 57698 24-Hour Power Strip Timer: controls 4 to 8 grounded outlets and can cut power off when you need it to be cut off. Gets the job done.

Woods 22575 24-Hour Power Strip Timer: you can set it up so the timer repeats its actions on a daily basis. It’s essentially a hybrid strip as 4 of these outlets are timer controlled and the other 4 can be controlled with a switch.

Westek TM08DHB Decorative Indoor Power Strip Timer: can turn lamps or appliances on/off up to 96 times each day (15 minutes intervals). You can also hide the timer if you prefer.

Woods 17321 Outdoor Power Strip Timer: a very cool timer for outdoors. You can use it for all kinds of purposes. You can use it to make people believe that you are home when you are not. It can also help you save energy by turning your lights off when you need them to be turned off. It can handle rain too!

What’s your favorite strip timer?

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