The Appliance Marta Almost Ignored …And How It Doubled Her Electricity Bill
Marta took pride in running a disciplined, efficient household. She reused glass jars, line-dried the laundry, and turned off lights with near-military precision. Waste, in any form, bothered her.
So when her electricity bill suddenly doubled, it felt almost personal.
Her first instinct was blame. Maybe the kids were leaving things plugged in. Maybe the old refrigerator humming through the night had finally crossed into energy-vampire territory. She even suspected the heater—though she dismissed that thought just as quickly. After all, it was small and quiet.
