There are no stats in this article to justify the claim that it's the 2nd largest consumer in your home. The architect seeing the 500 watt rating on the back of

There are no stats in this article to justify the claim that it's the 2nd largest consumer in your home. The architect seeing the 500 watt rating on the back of one is immediately followed by "A set-top cable box with a digital recorder can consume as much as 35 watts of power". In fact, at 35 watts, according to this chart[1] it wouldn't even come close to being the second largest consumer. [1]: https://www.efficiencyvermont.com/For-My-Home/ways-to-save-and-rebates/Appliances/Refrigerators/General-Info/Electric-Usage-Chart https://www.efficiencyvermont.com/For-My-Home/ways-to-save-a...