It has long been debated whether unplugging your appliances is worth it to save on your electric bill, or not. Most of us are probably aware that keeping your appliances or electronics plugged into the wall, even if not in use, still draws a bit of electricity. But the question is, how much? Is it significant enough that you should go through the hassle of unplugging every time? Some things, like a phone charger, may be easily accessible to plug in and unplug, every time. However, something like a gaming console might have multiple plugs in hard to reach places that make you wonder whether it\u2019s worth it. We\u2019re here to clear up some of the facts!<\/p>\n
With so much of our daily lives depending on electricity, between appliances and electronics, it\u2019s not uncommon that you have 20+ cords plugged in at all times. On average, appliances that constantly draw 1 watt of electrical current, adds up to $1 per year. (Hyrkas, 2014) Multiply this by the number of appliances you keep plugged in, and the typical family will waste about $100-200 every year. So if you\u2019re trying to save on your energy spendings, the answer is clear- Unplug, turn off, and be mindful! <\/span><\/p>\n If you really start to think about all of the appliances and electronics in your home that are always plugged in, you\u2019ll probably see the dollar signs flashing before your eyes. So where to start? Go room by room. In the kitchen, you can unplug the toaster, microwave, coffee pot, blender, and any other small appliances on the counter. In the bedroom, unplug your phone charger when it\u2019s not in use, laptop, hair straightener, etc. In the living room, you\u2019ll find some of the biggest culprits. Your entertainment center\/gaming console draws a significant amount of energy when not in use. Aside from the energy that you\u2019ll be saving by unplugging, you\u2019ll also be protecting your devices from possible surge damage or electrical fires. <\/span><\/p>\n For something like your gaming console or other devices that have a lot of cords, it may be worth the investment to purchase power strips. That way, you only have to unplug one or two cords every time instead of 5-10. The easier you make it for yourself, the more likely you\u2019ll be to make it a habit. <\/span><\/p>\n If unplugging is not an option, turning it off will undoubtedly help. Something like a computer, although it has a screen saver, is still drawing a significant amount of energy. If you have to leave it plugged in, at least turn off the monitor while you\u2019re away. <\/span><\/p>\n Saving energy is a goal for many, whether it be for economic or environmental reasons. If you want more tips for saving on your electric bill<\/a>, contact the experts at Cardoso Electrical! We can help determine if the appliances you\u2019re using are energy efficient. Fill out an online contact form<\/a> or give us a call today at\u00a0<\/a><\/span>(781) 246-7700!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It has long been debated whether unplugging your appliances is worth it to save on your electric bill, or not. Most of us are probably aware that keeping your appliances or electronics plugged into the wall, even if not in use, still draws a bit of electricity. But the question is, how much? Is it […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1342,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4,15],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bwmsites.com\/cardoso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1340"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bwmsites.com\/cardoso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bwmsites.com\/cardoso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bwmsites.com\/cardoso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bwmsites.com\/cardoso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1340"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/bwmsites.com\/cardoso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1340\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1347,"href":"https:\/\/bwmsites.com\/cardoso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1340\/revisions\/1347"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bwmsites.com\/cardoso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1342"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bwmsites.com\/cardoso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1340"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bwmsites.com\/cardoso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1340"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bwmsites.com\/cardoso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1340"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Start Unplugging<\/span><\/h2>\n
Invest in Power Strips <\/span><\/h2>\n
Turn Things Off<\/span><\/h2>\n
Contact Cardoso Electrical <\/span><\/h2>\n