Some electrical appliances do not need to be plugged in all the time. Here’s to deactivating to save money.
Saving money is essential in these times of crisis. Especially on electricity bills Which swells year after year. To achieve this, here are the devices to unplug every day in your home.
Electricity bills are exploding this winter in 2024
Inflation still hasn’t said goodbye to us in 2024. If it is less strong than two years ago, it puts a heavy burden on the French budget. Especially those who have very little purchasing power.
If supermarket shopping keeps getting more expensive, so will the rest of your expenses. This is the case, for example, for energy bills. During the month of February, the bad news really broke.
The Electricity prices rose +8.6% on average. Thus it went from €0.2276 per kWh to €0.2516. That equates to an average increase of +187 € on the bill per year for basic rates.
However, winter is not over yet. If sunny days begin to appear, the temperature is not yet optimal. The cold actually forces consumers to keep the heating on in their homes all the time.
gold, Radiators are big guzzlers of electricity. To save some money, some households do not hesitate to use the D system. Plaids, blankets and hot water bottles are alternative weapons to fight the cold, without actually breaking the bank.
But heat isn’t the only thing that weighs heavily on energy bills. Other appliances that run on electricity are also real suction pumps for your Euros!
To successfully lower your next bill, the best thing to do is Unplug them daily. If you do not run them continuously, it is recommended to turn them off to save valuable money.
These devices to unplug every day to save money
The first of them is Television This device consumes the most power in standby mode. It can consume up to 180 kWh per year. or the equivalent of a refrigerator (which runs continuously). Every evening, don’t forget to unplug it to save money.
Then there is Your internet box. Although it uses 30% less power in standby mode, unplugging it every day can save you a few cents. To whom will he complain?
Pay attention to yourself too Phone charger. Because the phone consumes electricity even when it is not connected.
Still in the category of high-tech devices, be careful Your desktop computer. Because it consumes a lot of energy even in standby mode. Many of its components require a lot of energy to function properly. The worst of them are gaming PCs which are real money pits if plugged in constantly.
Which is also very greedy in kWh Your games console. Mind you, 91% of the energy consumed by it is attributed to its standby time. So don’t hesitate to unplug it as soon as you’re done playing with it!
To save money on your electricity bill, don’t let that either Your printer permanently attached. This device does not need to be connected to a constant outlet.
Finally, pay attention Common small household appliances Coffee maker, espresso machine or toaster…don’t leave them plugged in all the time, as this can cost you dearly on your electricity bill.
