I had an old one in the basement. I mean O.L.D. After the last two storms blew the electric out, we just never refilled it and gave it away to our local volunteer firefighting department.
I would like to have a NEW energy efficient one that sits upstairs in my utility room. Maybe even a solar one or even propane if I can convince Hubster to go w/a propane tank!
It being in the basement made it rather a pain to use as we have only an outside entry to the basement. Go outside, walk all the way around the house, go down the stairs and then into the basement door. Not working for me.
I did notice about a $10 a month drop in the utility bill at the time we last unplugged it.
I like having one, grew up with one and they are great for stocking up when it's meat or veggie sale week, however, not if the darn thing is out of sight out of mind and a pain to get at!
Likely that we'll get another one some day.
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