These devices consume a lot of electricity even when they are turned off.

(Baonghean.vn) -You might always believe that simply turning off an appliance won't consume electricity. However, the reality is that some electrical devices still consume a significant amount of electricity even when switched off, causing your family to pay an unnecessary extra amount on your monthly electricity bill.

By simply unplugging some of the following appliances when not in use, you can save money.

The charger is plugged in, but the phone isn't connecting.

Even when not plugged into a phone, as long as the charger remains connected to a power source, it will continue to consume energy. While the amount of power they consume per day is negligible, only about 1.2 W, if left plugged in continuously, they can still significantly increase your monthly electricity bill.

Digital TV controller

This device will continue to operate even after you turn it off, provided it remains connected to a power source. According to estimates from Bright Side, this controller could consume up to $22 in electricity per year.

Most of us don't bother to switch our devices to standby mode and think that simply turning the TV off is enough. As a result, the cost increases fivefold.

Only turn off the TV using the power button on the remote.

Many people have a habit of turning off the TV with the remote to save time. However, in this case, the device will go into standby mode and continue to consume a significant amount of electricity. Experiments have shown that this figure can reach over 24W per day.

In particular, energy consumption will be significantly higher with TVs that incorporate many modern technologies and are large in size. Therefore, from now on, get into the habit of turning off the power to your TV or even unplugging it completely to reduce your family's electricity bill.

To mdesktop computers and laptopsin "sleep" mode

Desktop and laptop computers will continue to run in the background even after you turn them off using the "Turn off" command. On average, these devices use about 96W per day, meaning that each computer in the house will add approximately 3 kilowatt-hours of "wasted" electricity to the household's monthly electricity consumption.

Furthermore, this number will be 1.5 times higher if you have a habit of leaving your device in "Standby" mode.

Devices with a time display screen.

At the top of the list of electricity guzzlers are devices with built-in time displays, which are common in many modern household appliances. Examples include washing machines, ovens, microwaves, induction cooktops, and rice cookers.

These tiny screens consume up to 108 watts of electricity in 24 hours because, in addition to displaying the time, they maintain a connection to the entire device system.

Turn off the air conditioner using the remote control.

Air conditioners are generally quite energy-intensive appliances, but many users are unaware that they still consume a significant amount of electricity even after being turned off with the remote control.

On average, if turned off with the remote control, the air conditioner will remain in standby mode and consume a significant amount of electricity, equivalent to a light bulb.

Experts advise users to completely disconnect the power supply after use. This not only saves electricity but also helps the device maintain its durability and have a longer lifespan.

Turn off your Wi-Fi router at night.

With the advancement of technology, Wi-Fi routers are becoming indispensable devices in households. They are often left on 24/7, but few people realize that these devices consume a significant amount of energy in their homes.

A Wi-Fi router consumes between 2W and 20W. Taking an average power consumption of 6W, if it's left on all day for a year, it will consume approximately 368 kWh. Multiplying this by the average electricity price in the country of 1,500 VND/kWh, you would need to pay over 550,000 VND in electricity bills.

Simple tips to save electricity when using household appliances.

- Do not unplug the refrigerator when not in use:Unplugging and not using your refrigerator for an extended period will cause the condenser and evaporator coils inside to oxidize and fail prematurely. Furthermore, when you restart it, the refrigerator will consume electricity to cool down again from scratch, resulting in increased energy costs.

- Don't put too much food in the refrigerator:Many people still think that putting a lot of food in the refrigerator at once will save energy. However, this will cause the refrigerator to work at a higher capacity to cool all the food inside, consuming more energy than usual.

- Turn off the lights when leaving the room:Many people have this habit of saving energy at home when not in use. However, this only works for incandescent bulbs, not fluorescent lights. Turning fluorescent lights on and off repeatedly actually consumes more electricity. Therefore, if you're leaving the house for less than 15 minutes, there's no need to turn off the lights.

- Microwave oven:Do not turn on the microwave oven in a room with air conditioning or place it near other electrical appliances. Food containers in the microwave must be made of glass, porcelain, or ceramic. Avoid using metal containers as they absorb heat, causing food to cook more slowly and wasting electricity.

Always keep the oven door closed while in operation to prevent microwave leakage, which reduces the oven's efficiency and wastes electricity.

- Electric kettle:Choose an electric kettle with a capacity that suits your family's needs to avoid boiling water multiple times a day, which wastes electricity.

Avoid boiling in an air-conditioned room or in front of a fan's airflow.

- Clothes iron:It's best to choose irons with a non-stick coating and a power rating of 1000w-1200w, as these types of irons not only make ironing easier but also save energy.

Do not use an iron in a room with the air conditioner on, when the power is fluctuating, or when clothes are still wet, as this will consume a lot of electricity; when ironing, set the appropriate temperature for each type of fabric.

Ngoc Anh

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