Do you unplug your appliances
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Anonymous
| Our electricity bill (NOVA) has gone through the roof. We have kids but we are pretty strict in turning off lights and things. Now my husband is saying we have to start unplugging all our appliances (Not the Fridge) and other electric things to save money. I leave my lights plugged in, my charger, my computer. Will it really save that much electricity to unplug when we aren't using? |
Anonymous
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It’s not a bad idea. It’s actually a very good idea and I might take your husband‘s lead on this in my home. Some of these are vampire electronics, and they’re sucking electricity whether or not you’re using them.
I am adamant about turning off any light I’m not using and my usage seems to be low, but my electric electricity bill keeps increasing. This is a good next step. |
Anonymous
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We have soooo much plugged in. Including chargers connected to nothing. It haunts me.
We always unplug toaster and air fryer for fire safety. We don't have a humidifier and you kind of do want to keep that running but we know someone whose home burned completely down from a faulty humidifier. |
Anonymous
| All small kitchen appliances are only plugged in when we use them. Have been doing that for years so I’m not sure of the cost impact. Lights, computers, chargers stay plugged in. 24/7. |
Anonymous
| I should. There was a Fire fighter saying it’s a common source of house fire while people are away on vacation. A power surge can happen and cause a fire with plugged in appliances. |
Anonymous
| Your husband is a weirdo |
Anonymous
| We always unplug hair dryers, flat irons, and washing machine (and cut off water source to machine). |
Anonymous
| If it is one of the old-fashioned brick chargers, feel it with your hands. If it feels warm, you are wasting electricity. Unplug it when not in use. If it is one of those little cube-things, they are OK to leave plugged in. |
Anonymous
Some of the modern chargers don't draw electricity when not charging. |
Anonymous
| You won't see a major impact on your electricity bill from unplugging things. Assuming your using modern efficiency light bulbs you also won't see much impact from turning off the lights more. Biggest bang for your buck is changing your AC/heat use, major appliances and electric car charging. But honestly I don't think you're going to be able to make a huge dent in your bill. |
Anonymous
I pull out most appliances when we go away. I know someone whose house burned down while they were away due to a radio alarm clock. Another had a microwave burst into flames spontaneously while the nanny was home (and not using it). I also pull out the TVs in case there's a power surge that might fry them. |
Anonymous
| I only keep my electric kettle unplugged bc I don't use it regularly. Pretty much everything else stays plugged in. |
Anonymous
Every day or when you travel? - the washing machine. |
Anonymous
| I look forward to a time in my life when this is something I would be thinking about and would have the interest and commitment level to execute on daily. I'm just trying to feed people who live with me and make sure we all have clean clothes. Sounds amazing though. |
Anonymous
| Op, what stays plugged on? Big power users are usually heating/cooling (including dehumidifier), kitchen items (do you cook a lot), hot water heater (take long showers, maybe teenagers?). Electric household items (tv, charger, lights won’t move the needle that much). |