Halloween Means Vampire Appliances Reminder
Halloween Means Vampire Appliances Reminder
Vampire appliances could be costing you $100 a year in wasted electricity. Learn how to unplug these energy-sucking devices to lower your monthly utility bill.
So-called vampire appliances are actually something to minimize year-round, but the term is something that’s applied more by PG and E near Halloween, as a friendly reminder. Paul Moreno, with Marketing and Communications, says up to 10-percent of a home’s electricity bill may come from appliances and devices that continue drawing power, even when turned off…
The Department of Energy says the average household can
spend 100 dollars each year powering electronics that aren’t being used. That
number can depend on how many always-on devices you have in your home and where
you live…
PG and E says other common energy-sucking culprits include phone,
tablet, and wearable device chargers. Also, gaming consoles, desktop computers,
monitors, and printers, kitchen appliances with digital clocks or displays, and
routers and modems. Moreno also suggests you purchase appliances with the
Energy Star, for energy efficient products. Turning off lights when you leave a
room can help. And use a smart power strip, which automatically reduces wasted
energy by turning off devices that are not in use.
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