Local users. In Windows, a local user is one whose username and encrypted password are stored on the computer itself. When you log in as a local user, the computer checks its own list of users and its own password file to see if you are allowed to log into the computer.
Energy-Efficient Models. An energy-efficient large freezer with more than 25 cubic feet will use about 956 kilowatt-hours per year, according to EnergyStar.gov. That equates to about $10 a month. When you reduce the size of your freezer, your costs go down. Standard freezer sizes run between 19 cubic feet and 22 cubic feet. Monthly costs for these units average about $67 per year or a little over $5 a month.
Electrical Costs. Perhaps your primary reason for unplugging the refrigerator is to save on electrical costs. It wonât cost much to keep your refrigerator running. Springfield, Illinoisâs City Water, Light and Power Company estimates that the monthly cost of running a refrigerator ranges from about $7 to $18.ime Away and Refrigerator Contents. If a âlongâ vacation for you means a week or 10 days, it is probably not worth unplugging your refrigerator. If, on the other hand, you will be away for a month or more, the proposition becomes more feasible. Toss or give away all perishables whether or not you unplug the fridge.