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Unplugging some appliances could save you money

Did you know that some of your household appliances or devices use electricity even when you are not actively using them? Some devices have a ‘stand-by’ function that even uses power when the device isn’t turned on. A feature that could cost you hundreds of dollars a year!

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Some devices constantly need power. Like your fridge or freezer. But there are a lot of devices that could be unplugged when you are not using them. Some of them are extra costly when it comes to phantom power. One of the biggest energy-sucking vampires, is your game console. When this device is in stand-by mode, it is still performing certain tasks even though you’re not using it. Another device that sucks money out of your bank account, is the TV. When your TV is on stand-by, it will still use a lot of energy. Even though these are the biggest wastes of energy, a lot of the devices in your house could be using phantom power.

Luckily, some consoles, TV’s and other devices have an ‘energy saving mode’. This means they’ll stop all energy-sucking tasks when you’re not using the device. You can check the manual of your devices to see whether this is an option for you. Another solution would be to unplug all the devices after using them. If this sounds like a hassle, you can also plug your devices into a power strip with a power switch. That way, all you have to do is turn the power switch off after using your appliances.

And with the money you’ll save, putting in the effort to keep those vampires from sucking energy will be worth it!

Also read: 8 Simple Ways You Can Save Energy And Power

Source: OVO Energy, Libelle, How Stuff Works, Origin Energy, NRDC | Image: Unsplash, Kelly Sikkema

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