European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 12, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 20 the stars and stripes monday september 12,1994 Small appliances Best kept unplugged today s crossword dear Ann Landers i read with interest the letter from Monroe la.," whose husband unplugged electrical appliances to save Jhoncy. As you stated in your answer the potential Sav Ings Are minimal. As an insurance adjuster for the past 34 years i have handled Many claims in which fires were caused by hair dryers Curling Irons and Toast ers. Unplugging these appliances even if it does t save any Money can be a Good habit to get into. It could save your Home or your life. Deerfield Beach \v., v by. Fla. Dear Fla hundreds of readers wrote to Tell me the same thing. I con acted the top authority in Chi Cago and this is what he said Commonwealth Edison suggests unplugging All counter top appliances when not in use. This includes mix ers toasters Coffee makers hair dryers Curling Irons rid shavers. When these appliances Are plugged into an outlet they still have electrical voltages inside even if they Are turned off. It is in the Best interest of Consumers however to leave their major appliances washing machines televisions and air conditioners plugged in. While there May Ann Landers be minor savings when these appliances Are unplugged there Are other things to consider 1. Frequent plugging and unplugging cause Wear and tear on cords and outlets increasing the Chance of electrical Hazard and injury. 2. Many of today s appliances contain computer chips. Plugging and unplugging can damage these sensitive electronic components. 3. The average television uses 40 kilowatt hours annually while off. This translates into less than $4 a year. Other appliances will use considerably less. For exam ple a typical led clock uses about 13 kilowatt hours annually. For those who Are interested in conserving Energy it is pmed s recommendation to buy Energy efficient appliances. Many models of refrigerators washers and dryers Are identified As Energy efficient and will save much More Over the course of a year than unplugging Small appliances. Come does encourage Consumers to unplug devices during electrical storms. This can save appliances from possible extensive damage. Sincerely ._". ,." James , chairman Commonwealth Edison Chicago letters to Ann Landers should be addressed to her at . Box 11562, Chi Cago Iii. 60611-0562. C creators Syndicate. Daughter seeing brutal & dear Abby what advice would you give Gwen my 48-year-old daughter who is going with a divorced Man whose two teen agers hate him when they were Small children he tickled them until they cried swung them around by their Ankles until they cried and when they would t Stop crying at bedtime he d press on their chests with his Arm wrist to Elbow with Allis might until they stopped cry ing. This information came from his 17-year-old daughter. Gwen has been to a therapist but she does t listen to him. Her Boyfriend will not seek help because he does t see any problem. Worried mom dear Abby dear mom you have a great Deal to worry about. The Man you daughter is seeing is clearly Dis Turbed. Worse yet he is capable of physical brutality but does t think he has a prob Lem. ". A v .-., unfortunately Gwen has hot asked for my advice but if she did i would urge her to get this Man out other life. Some people have to Icahn the hard Way and i m afraid your daughter is one of them. Quibble dear Abby we read your column every Day but this is the firs time i have written. Our son who is a career Navy Man will be . It will be the second marriage for him and the girl heis marrying. We Hope this is not a foolish thing to ask but is it too Tacky to request that guests give Money instead of gifts my son and his wife to be have material things. However they would like to take a Nice honeymoon trip somewhere. Parents of the Groom in Swansea mass.  / .0" v one should not mention Money or gifts on the wed Ding invitations. V however if guests ask what the couple would like you could mention that they have All the household goods they need but a few dollars would be appreciated. ,. _word of Mouth is the Only Way to convey the message without having the couple appear Money hungry. Letters for this column should be addressed to dear Abby at . Box 447. Mount Morris. 111.61054./. 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