There are several electrical appliances that you use at home or in the office that keep consuming energy and increasing its cost even when not in use.

These kinds of devices or gadgets are consume something called standby power (or phantom load, shadow loads, idle current or vampire power). They are differ and are very common.

Some of appliances or devices you should unplug to save energy cost even when not in use includes printers, laptop chargers, freezers, sockets, and more.

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Here are a few tips to know which of your appliances increase electricity bill via standby power:

• Gadgets that have lights that are permanently on or blinking or devices that have displays showing
• Laptops or desktop that are put in sleep mode
• Chargers that keep drawing power even when not connected to the device it charges
• Media players that are connected to the internet and may be running scans or updates in the background
• Smart refrigerators, washer, and dryers that are connected to the internet, that have displays or that support electronic controls.

Generally, for safety and cost-effectiveness, it is wise to unplug gadgets when not in use.

So, how much can you save on energy costs when you unplug appliances completely? According to the US Department of Energy, standby power is responsible for between 5% to 10% of energy use in residential areas. So, depending on what your electricity bill was, you can save a substantial amount of money.

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