[neguy11]

I just got my first electric bill in my new apartment. I was for May 1-18, yet I moved in on the 15th. Somehow I used 50 kWh in three days, which seems awfull high considering I didn't have much of anything hooked up. I am nervous to get my bill for the next period. I've used my AC more than I wanted to, but I can't sleep at night -- I've literally woken up every night at 4 am and had to turn on the AC because I'm too hot. I have an air purifer running 24/7 on low but I might just turn it off when I leave the house.

If I use a powerstrip, and I turn off the powerstrip when I leave, are the appliances plugged into it (TV, lamps, alarm clock, etc.) still going to drain power?

Thanks this is the first time I've had to pay an electric bill!