It’s not a good idea for your wallet to leave them there for a long time, take them off immediately after use.
Anyone who has never used an appliance at home for hours and left it plugged in will have their first high energy bill, right? Leaving devices plugged in for a long time without using them is a routine habit among Brazilians.
Therefore, you need to pay extra attention, as some of them consume a lot of energy and you should unplug them urgently. Just put it in for use and take it out again.
6 devices that cannot be plugged in all the time and are silently making your energy bill expensive
1. Microwave
This is a device that works with the same system as the TV, standby mode. This is because the panel integrated into the microwave’s front display consumes a lot of electricity. Therefore, it is recommended to just plug the device into the socket when you are going to use it.
2. Smartwatches
These smart watches have smaller batteries that are easily damaged by overcharging or continuous charging cycles.
3. Video game consoles
Even though they are updated and have an energy saving system, you need to be careful. Many consoles remain active in standby mode, consuming a lot of energy if left on for hours.
Therefore, you must always turn them off and unplug them to save money and prevent overheating.
4. Cell phones
Leaving your cell phone charging for long periods can cause it to overheat and reduce battery capacity over time.
5. Home appliances with stand-by light
Present in several Brazilian homes, the TV is a mandatory item at home. What many people forget is that, even when turned off, it consumes high amounts of electrical energy.
Thus, the TV remains in standby mode waiting to be turned on again and, as a result, energy consumption remains active. On standby for around 5 hours a day, the device can demand around 30.45 kWh in a month.
6. Electric coffee makers
In the era of new technologies to facilitate work in the kitchen, the electric coffee maker has gained prominence. Therefore, some have indicator lights that remain on when plugged in.
Disconnecting after use avoids continuous consumption and prolongs the device’s durability.
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