Hints from Heloise - Unplug Appliances When Not in Use
By Hklbrries
Dear Heloise: You recommended unplugging appliances when leaving home for some time. Besides the chance of fire, there is another reason appliances, phone chargers, etc. -- anything electrical that is not being used -- should be unplugged.
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When plugged in and not being used, they are pulling electricity, which we are paying for. It can be expensive over time. I hope you can pass this on to your readers. -- Judith C. in Indiana
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Dear Judith: Judith, how right you are, and I'm happy to pass along this info. These energy vampires do use "standby power" simply by being plugged in. You can tell which products are using "standby power" if they have a digital display (such as a clock, a DVD player or a coffee maker), or use external power supplies, a remote control or even a battery charger.
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To save energy, unplug the products that you rarely use, and use a power strip to turn off multiple energy users with one button. When possible, buy qualified Energy Star products (products that the Environmental Protection Agency deems energy efficient) that consume the least power while plugged in. -- Heloise
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