We live in the times where we constantly need electricity. From kitchen appliances to chargers, it’s safe to say that there are devices currently not in use but still plugged in in your home. These devices that you’re not using are slowly using your power and increasing your monthly bill. All plugged in appliances around your home are drawing power in small increments. There are many connections wasting electricity even when the switch is powered off.

Does Unplugging Appliances Save Money?

Many homes are full of electrical devices. It might be surprising when you count everything that you have plugged in outlets and extension cords around your house. There are appliances that require to stay plugged and switched on at all times like the refrigerator. They constantly drain electricity and apart from getting energy efficient refrigerators, there is not much you can do except ensure that it is not opened for a long period of time.

Most if not all people think that if the appliance is not in use, it does not use electricity. This is not the case. Appliances that are unplugged will not use electricity however, if they are left plugged in, they draw electricity even when switched off. The electricity is drawn in small increments and over time, it adds up and drives up the usage and eventually the electricity bill, so by unplugging the appliance actually saves you money in the long run.

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Benefits of Unplugging Appliances

Other than saving on the electricity bill, unplugging appliances protects them against power surges. There are a number of appliances that probably don’t have surge protectors which makes them vulnerable to surge damage. These surges can be small and not damage your appliance immediately . However, in the long run, it will gradually reduce the lifespan of your appliance.