Unplugging these 7 common household devices easily reduced my electricity bill

"There are many small things you can do to shave dollars off your monthly energy bill, and they go beyond simply switching off the lights when you leave the room. Did you know that you can save 3% on cooling costs for every 1°F decrease in your thermostat setting? As a fan of data, I've explored multiple quantifiable ways to save energy and how these methods translate into financial savings."

"Unplugging a single device when not in use won't save you a significant amount of money. However, unplugging multiple devices can add up quickly to help you save, especially when you make it a habit. Here are the devices you should unplug when they're not in use, and how doing so could save you almost $200 a year, depending on your local rates."

"It's easy to forget to unplug TVs that aren't in daily use, but it happens more often than you'd think. This is especially true if you have a TV in a guest room or common area that isn't often occupied. Simply unplugging your TVs when not in use could save you between $2 and $6 a year for each one. As soon as I learned this, I ran to unplug my guest room and office TV."

Rising energy prices and extreme summer heat increase household electricity costs, so small behavioral changes can reduce monthly bills. Lowering the thermostat by 1°F can cut cooling costs by about 3%. Unplugging multiple idle devices prevents phantom power draw and can accumulate substantial savings; doing so across many devices could approach nearly $200 annually depending on local rates. Common culprits include TVs in infrequently used rooms, gaming consoles, printers, coffee makers, and mini-fridges. Targeting several devices and making unplugging a habit yields larger reductions than removing a single device alone.

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