10/25/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/25/2024 11:35
A vampire is a mythical creature of the night who lives by preying on others, but a vampire appliance, well, it will just bite you in the pocketbook.
That's because some home electronic appliances - including TVs, microwaves and many that you might not expect - drain energy even when they are off but are still plugged into an outlet. This can cost the typical household $165 to $440 annually, depending on electricity rates and location, to power these devices while they are off or in standby mode.
Since the average home has about 40 vampire energy electronics that can account for up to 20% of our energy bills, here are some tips to help identify and eliminate the energy-draining appliances in your home - and save some money:
Ways to eliminate vampire appliances: