Do you try to turn off the appliances when they are not in use? If so, you are doing the right thing. Want to save even more when turning off items? Try plugging them into a power strip. According to National Geographic, appliances plugged into a pwoer strip leak only 1 to 3 Watts. Appliances can leak up to about 15 Watts of energy when plugged into an outlet. By switching over to a power strip you can save about 2% on your annual electric bill.
Power Strips cost anywhere from 10 to 35 dollars each. This cost will be offset by how much you are saving over the course of a couple of years. Assuming that you spend $40 a month for electricity, you will save about $10 a year by installing the strip. Even more convenient about a power strip is that you can easily switch off many appliances all at once.
Most important is a strip for you computer. Try looking into the Eco Strip by Beamingsun. It is a smart strip. That means it detects when your computer is shut off and will turn off all the peripheral units(monitor, printer). It is a little more expensive but definitely worth it.
Stop plugging your appliances into the wall, save some time and money and plug them into a power strip.
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