When it comes to household appliances, there are some items that should never be switched off - but there are also certain devices that you should never leave on standby
In today's homes, a multitude of appliances are plugged in, and homeowners may be surprised by the number of devices that don't need to be constantly powered. Appliances like fridges and freezers should never be switched off, for obvious reasons, and the only way to reduce their power consumption is by ensuring you have energy-efficient models.
"Some believe that just switching them off is enough, but there are numerous electrical products that continue to use power when left plugged in - these are often referred to as 'vampire devices'," reports the Express. These appliances should be entirely unplugged, or at least switched off at the plug, because simply turning them off via remote or on their display will still consume electricity. The expert explained: "Any appliance that's still switched on or that stays plugged into a live socket, is using an electric current."
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