Electricity used by gadgets plugged in but not being used is referred to as a “phantom load.” 

Although little energy is consumed to keep these items plugged in, they can mount up over time and increase your electric bill. While unplugging all of your inactive appliances is the most straightforward approach to saving energy, things like your fridge and digital clock are impossible to do. 

How much money do Phantom Electricity Loads cost you? 

The biggest energy hogs in the home are often devices like DVD players, cable boxes, modems, and gaming consoles. 

Examining the amount of power a few appliances use when not in use will help put this loss into perspective. Consider the scenario where you routinely keep your TV and desktop computer plugged in a while, not in use. On average, a desktop computer uses 25 W per day, whereas a TV uses roughly 29 W per day. 

But keep in mind that your electricity bills are based on kWh. Accordingly, the desktop computer uses roughly.025% kWh per day and the TV uses.029% kWh, or 8 kWh and 9 kWh, respectively, each year. As of January 2022, the average U.S. power cost was 13.01 cents per kWh. Thus leaving those items plugged in would result in an annual increase in your bill of around $2.21. 

How to reduce Phantom Electricty Loads?

Energy conservation is a crucial strategy you may use to cut down on your excessive power use. 

Energy conservation is the practice of lowering your energy use through actions like using natural light instead of light bulbs. Vampire load reduction and energy conservation aim to reduce the overall energy lost in your house. Therefore they go hand in hand. 

Your power cost may be kept down by practicing energy economy by finding and installing energy-efficient equipment. Energy-efficient appliances, by definition, consume less electricity than alternative appliances to reduce your energy use. 

You may also consider purchasing solar panels to enhance your energy savings. Solar can assist you in lowering your energy costs even if it won’t directly cut your power usage. Consult a solar installer to learn how solar energy and energy efficiency may help you lower your energy costs.

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