The average American household owns about 25 consumer electric devices (cell phone chargers, printers, computers, tv box etc), you can begin to see how these phantom loads can translate into a significant chunk of your electricity bill each month. You do not have to get rid of these devices there are very simple and convenient strategies that will help you drive a stake through these energy vampires.
- Unplug devices you don't use often: This probably would not work for your cable box, clock radio, but if you have an extra TV, an old desktop computer or a stereo you only use from time to time, you should consider unplugging them completely until the next time you need them,
- Use power strips: Power strips allow you to toggle the power flow on and off. This will allow you to control the power usage of clusters of devices so that they're not consuming electricity when you're not around. Using a light switch that turns power outlets on and off accomplishes the same end, if you have one in your home.
- Curb idle time in devices such as computers and video game consoles. Simply setting your computer to sleep mode or saving a game and powering down instead of leaving it paused for a prolonged period can actually save more then $100 a year in many cases,
- Making smart upgrades: When it comes to send your old devices to the graveyard you should consider replacing them with a more energy efficient product. They have lower standby consumption than your average device and generally uses less energy in all their functions.
None of these strategies will eliminate your electricity bill entirely, but together these trick cna help you slay these energy vampires while saving money.
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