{"id":5131,"date":"2025-11-15T12:09:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T12:09:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/everyonesdiary.com\/?p=5131"},"modified":"2025-11-15T12:09:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T12:09:40","slug":"unplugging-appliances-can-save-energy-and-reduce-your-electricity-bill-but-the-amount-varies-by-device-many-electronics-and-chargers-draw-a-small-amount-of-power-even-when-turned-off-this-is","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/everyonesdiary.com\/?p=5131","title":{"rendered":"unplugging appliances can save energy and reduce your electricity bill, but the amount varies by device. Many electronics and chargers draw a small amount of power even when turned off\u2014this is called \u201cphantom\u201d or \u201cstandby\u201d energy. Items like TVs, game consoles, computers, and microwaves are common culprits. Unplugging them when not in use prevents this wasted energy. While the savings for a single appliance may be small, over time and across multiple devices, it can add up. Using power strips to easily switch off several devices at once is an efficient way to save both energy and money."},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"144\"><strong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"142\">Stop Vampire Power: Save Energy and Money<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"434\">Many household appliances use electricity even when turned off. This hidden energy drain is called <strong data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"262\">standby power<\/strong>, often nicknamed <strong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"300\">\u201cvampire power.\u201d<\/strong> Devices like your <strong data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"357\">coffee maker, phone charger, or TV<\/strong> can quietly draw energy, slowly adding to your electricity bill over time.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"738\"><strong data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"462\">How Much Can You Save?<\/strong><br data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"465\" \/>Standby power can account for <strong data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"537\">up to 10% of your household energy use<\/strong>. By unplugging idle devices, you can reduce your energy consumption without much effort. Over the course of a year, these small changes can add up to <strong data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"735\">noticeable savings on your electricity bill<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"984\"><strong data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"774\">What to Unplug\u2014and What Not To<\/strong><br data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"777\" \/>While some appliances are essential and should remain plugged in, such as <strong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"900\">refrigerators, freezers, and washing machines<\/strong>, many gadgets that sit unused are ideal targets for unplugging. Examples include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1064\">\n<li data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1003\">\n<p data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1003\">Phone chargers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1016\">\n<p data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1016\">Toasters<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1064\">\n<p data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1064\">Televisions that are only used occasionally<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1184\">Unplugging these items prevents unnecessary energy use and ensures that only the devices you need are drawing power.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1374\"><strong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1204\">Extra Benefits<\/strong><br data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1207\" \/>Beyond cost savings, unplugging appliances also <strong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1277\">reduces fire risks<\/strong>, particularly from old or faulty wiring. It\u2019s a simple safety measure with long-term benefits.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1526\">Energy expert advice confirms: \u201cThe act of unplugging appliances when not in use can indeed save electricity and contribute to a lower energy bill.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1711\">Making unplugging a habit is an easy, practical step toward a more energy-efficient household. Even small actions\u2014like unplugging your phone charger overnight\u2014can make a difference.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1844\">Take control of your electricity use today: <strong data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1842\">identify the vampire appliances in your home, unplug them, and enjoy the savings.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stop Vampire Power: Save Energy and Money Many household appliances use electricity even when turned off. 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