1. Charging electronic devices
When a charging device is plugged into an electrical outlet, even if it is not connected to the device, it still consumes electricity for your family. The power consumption may be insignificant, only about 1.2 W, but in reality, your family has more than 1 charging device for electronic devices. It can be a phone, tablet, wireless headset... When you add up the amount of electricity consumed and multiply it by the whole month, this unreasonable amount will surprise you.
So get into the habit of unplugging the charger immediately after the battery is full. That way, energy will not be wasted and the life of the charger will also be extended.
2. TV digital head
If you just turn it off without unplugging it, the TV digital head will still operate and consume electricity. Most people often do not pay attention to this, thinking that just turning off the TV or turning off the power is enough.
3. TV
Many people often have the habit of turning off the TV with the remote control to save time. However, in this case, the device will be switched to standby mode and still consume some power. According to some statistics, if you plug it in continuously without using it, you will waste about 24W/day.
However, you need to note that you should not suddenly unplug the TV. This will cause instability and affect the life of the device.
4. Computer
Similar to charging a phone, when you plug it in without using it, even a desktop or laptop, the power is still transmitted to the device and unintentionally causes waste. According to statistics, the number they consume can be up to 96W/day.
5. Devices with a timer
This small detail is often overlooked by people, but the fact that the timer is still working proves that the device is still consuming power. Therefore, consider using this mode when really necessary.
When not using the device, unplug it to ensure that the device is completely disconnected. You can save more on electricity with just this simple operation.
6. Fan
Fans are also one of the cooling devices that are used a lot and consume a lot of electricity, especially in the summer. However, just turning it off with the switches on the fan or using the remote control is not enough.
Just like the TV, make sure to completely unplug the fan, cut off all power to the fan, to avoid waste. This also helps the fan avoid unusual short circuits and fires.
Most of the above devices are commonly used in every family. Doing a simple calculation, if you only turn off the devices with the remote, the amount of money you waste in a month can be up to tens of thousands. If the number of devices is large, the amount you have to pay will increase.
Therefore, maintain the habit of completely disconnecting the power source from any device when not in use. If traveling for a long time, your family should disconnect the main power source to save electricity and prevent fire and explosion on hot, dry days.