6 seemingly small devices that "consume" a significant amount of electricity
(Baonghean.vn) - If you think that small devices used in the home such as wifi transmitters, computers, digital controls... consume insignificant amounts of electricity, you are wrong. In fact, these devices are the reason why monthly electricity bills skyrocket.
1. Cable box, wifi transmitter
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Almost every modern household has these devices, without realizing it, they consume a significant amount of electricity, even when you are not using them. It is estimated that set-top boxes and digital video recorders (DVRs) use about the same amount of energy when they are on as when they are in standby mode.
You should get into the habit of unplugging these electrical devices when not in use.
2. Computer
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Computers have become an indispensable item in most households. Depending on your needs, you can use a desktop or laptop, but both consume a significant amount of electricity, especially when they are installed with "heavy" software. Of course, desktop computers "consume" more electricity than laptops.
Instead of using screen saver, you should switch to sleep mode when not using the device.
3. Game console
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Your electricity bill will definitely be higher if you have a gamer in your home because gaming consoles are power hungry, especially those with smart features like voice recognition. Even when they are in standby mode, they still consume the same amount of electricity as when they are active.
4. Remote control
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A 32-inch TV typically uses 40W of power. If it is turned on continuously for 25 hours, it will consume 1 kWh. A 40-inch TV (65W) will consume 1 kWh after only 15.4 hours of use.
The power consumption of a TV is not large, but it is estimated that it can cost an additional 500,000 VND/year even when not in use due to the habit of using the Power button on the remote control.
5. Plug in the charger but do not connect the phone
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Even if the charger is not plugged into the phone, it will still use energy when it is still connected to the power source. Although the amount of electricity they can consume in a day is insignificant, only about 1.2 W, but if they are plugged in continuously, they will also be the cause of increasing your family's monthly electricity bill.
6, Devices with time display
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Also on the list of power “guzzling” devices are devices with time displays that are integrated into many new generation household appliances. Typically: washing machines, ovens, microwaves, induction cookers, rice cookers… These “tiny” screens use up to 108 W of electricity in 24 hours, because in addition to displaying the time, it also maintains a connection to the entire system of the device.
