Why Do I Have to Pay More and More for My Electric Bill?
According to the International Energy Agency, electric appliances that are turned off or left on standby consume, in an average house, about 1.6 kilowatts per day. This means it is between 5% and 10% of the household energy expenditure. The energy consumption of devices in standby mode, which is especially notorious at night when nothing is being used, is called the current vampire.
Even though you do not light a bulb to save a few cents, you may wonder why do you have to open your wallet more and more? The answer lies in the fact that there are a series of “vampiric” appliances that, despite being turned off, consume a lot of electricity.
To reduce it, one option is to use multiple extensions that can be turned off or that have presence sensors that disable unnecessary devices, blocking the passage of power.
The 10 Appliances That Consume the Most Energy When They Are Off
Cable TV Devices
It may seem as if they do not consume power but, by being always plugged in, they do increase our electricity bill without us even realizing it. They can “suck” up to 45 watts just by being connected.
Laptop Computer
Our second “vampire” appliance is the laptop. Its consumption can reach up to 9 watts even if it is completely off but still connected to the power outlet. If it is in sleep mode, this amount increases to 15.7 watts.
Television
A device that we all have at home and that is a significant electricity vampire. Although the amount it consumes depends on the model and its features, TVs spend an average of 6.6 watts while being turned off.
Microwave
This appliance spends up to 3.8 watts when not in use but still plugged in. Also, the funny thing is that this amount increases to 25 watts if the door is left open. So you know, you’d better not forget to close it.
Desktop Computer
It is surprising to see this device so far down the list. If it is entirely off, it spends an average of 2.8 watts just by being plugged in and, if left in sleep mode, the amount increases to 21 watts. Do not forget to turn it off, because if you leave it on with the monitor in black, it can get to “suck” up to 74 watts.
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