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Whole House Meters
Whole house meters measure just what the name implies, the power flowing into the entire house. The electricity is typically measured at the utility meter. Circuit meters measure the power flowing through a single circuit, such as a kitchen or office, and is measured at the electrical panel. Plug meters plug into a wall socket and measure the power flowing through a single plug. Each type of electricity monitors has benefits and limitations. Depending on your goals and needs, you probably will only need one type of monitor.
Whole house meters display the electricity that the entire house uses. They are generally attached to the outdoor utility meter and send the readings wirelessly to a display located inside the home. These are great for looking at overall energy usage and calculating what your monthly energy bill will to be. You will know, in real time, how much electricity you are wasting or saving. The most popular models of whole house meters are: The Energy Detector, Efergy Monitors, The Meter Reader, Cent-A-Meter, and the Blue Line Power Cost Meter. Typically this type of electricity monitor run about $150-300.
Some whole house meters use clip on sensors that attach to an electrical panel and will allow you to use them as a circuit meter as well as a whole house meter. Some models also provide computer software that allows you to record the data and take a more in-depth look at your electricity usage. Some models require expert installation while others are almost as simple as “plug and play.”
The most common type of electricity monitor is discussed in the next post. Up next: Plug Meters
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