LEAVING a device plugged in and switched on at the mains will use electricity, even if the device itself isn’t in use...
Leaving a device plugged in and switched on at the mains will use electricity, even if the device itself isn’t in useWITH energy bills still making up a significant portion of our household costs, many people will be looking at ways to cut back on electricity expenses.
Well, while they may not use much electricity when they’re"resting," they do use some, and across a year this can quickly add up.explains: “Putting something into standby mode is not the same as totally switching off a device or unplugging it. You’re only really putting the device to sleep. So how much energy do these vampire devices use while on standby? And what could that be costing you per year?have done some calculations and estimated that by unplugging 20 common appliances when they aren’t in use, you could save yourself as much as £131 a year – based on the new price capped unit cost .The biggest savings can be made from unplugging games consoles, as these can cost as much as £32 a year to keep on standby.
“£130 is a big food shop, two tanks of petrol or even a nice meal out. There really are much better ways to use this money than giving it to the energy companies.”We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
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