8 devices have been identified that secretly increase electricity costs. According to experts, "energy vampires" in homes account for up to 23% of total electricity consumption.
Milli.Az presents 8 devices that consume electricity even when turned off:
1. Heating devices (electric radiators and heaters)
According to fire safety reports, portable electric heaters cause approximately 10,000 home fires annually. Models with digital timers or temperature sensors continue to consume electricity even when turned off. Experts recommend that these devices be definitely unplugged from the electrical outlet.
2. Hair dryers and hair styling devices
These devices do not consume energy when turned off, but especially in humid environments like bathrooms, keeping them plugged in increases the risk of electric shock and short circuits. Electrical engineers recommend unplugging the device from the electrical outlet after each use.
3. Televisions
According to NRDC measurements, modern televisions consume between 2 to 54 watts of energy in standby mode. Especially televisions in rooms that are rarely used unnecessarily increase the household's electricity costs.
4. Towel heaters
Since some models do not have an on/off button, they constantly consume electricity. On average, a towel heater can consume up to 140 watts in standby mode.
5. Gaming consoles and satellite/cable receivers
These devices are among the highest hidden energy-consuming equipment in homes. Especially in families using smart TVs, eliminating the decoder results in significant savings.
6. Home office devices (printers, paper shredders, etc.)
Although printers, scanners, and paper shredders appear to be turned off, they continue to consume energy in standby mode. Disconnecting these devices from electricity significantly reduces annual electricity costs.
7. Computers and laptops
The annual cost of standby consumption for a desktop computer is approximately 50 dollars. Experts recommend completely unplugging the device if it will not be used for a long time, especially during trips.
8. Timed kitchen appliances
Coffee machines, microwave ovens, and cooking devices with digital clocks continuously consume small amounts of electricity. If the timer function is not used, it is also advised to unplug these devices.
How to reduce hidden electricity consumption at home?
Experts in energy efficiency recommend the following steps:
Unplugging rarely used devices
Activating energy-saving mode on computers and gaming consoles
Turning off additional energy-consuming functions such as "Quick start"
Preferring models with low standby consumption when purchasing new devices
Not leaving phone and laptop adapters plugged in when not in use (especially non-original adapters consume more energy)
Experts note that old electronic devices consume standby energy many times more compared to new ones. Therefore, paying attention to energy labels when replacing devices plays an important role for long-term savings.
