Where does electricity go: the most 'gluttonous' appliances in your home
'30.01.2021'
Source: InMyRoom
В InMyRoom calculated how many appliances “steal” electricity every day, and you don't even notice.
Household appliances connected to the network continue to work in sleep mode. Over the course of a month, electricity bills run up an impressive amount.
If you disconnect the electronics from the network, you can not only save your budget, but also protect your equipment from sudden power surges.
TV and digital TV box
Almost every apartment has at least one TV set. For many, they are installed not only in the living room, but also in the kitchen and bedroom. Even when you turn off the TV with the remote control, it still continues to work in sleep mode and consume electricity.
One "off" TV spends about 25 W per day. It is usually connected to a digital or satellite TV set-top box. Both items are not disconnected from the mains and consume 150-200 W per day. And a month runs up to 6 kW.
Computer and laptop
The same situation is with a stationary computer. This device steals about 100 watts per day if it is plugged into an outlet. About 3 kW comes out per month. The laptop "eats" a little less - about 70 watts per day.
If you leave your computer and laptop in sleep mode overnight, the amount of electricity consumed will double.
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Refrigerator
This is another household item that no apartment or house can do without. A constantly operating refrigerator consumes 750 W per day, which is approximately 22-23 kW per month. But unlike a computer and TV, the refrigerator cannot be disconnected from the network.
The higher the temperature in the kitchen, the more energy the refrigerator uses to operate. Therefore, it is better to install it away from the oven and hob.
Electric kettle
Oddly enough, this small device consumes the most electricity. It needs a huge amount of electricity to quickly boil water. About an hour of operation, a kettle can steal up to 3 kW per day.
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Washing machine
In sleep mode, it can steal up to 30 watts per day. If you often run a half-empty washing machine, then the amount of energy wasted will be higher. But it is also not worth filling the machine tightly, because the energy consumption for work will increase significantly.
Charging device
These devices consume a little - only about 1,5 watts per day. Every day we use several chargers at once: for a smartphone, tablet, fitness bracelet. And, as a rule, we leave them connected to the network. This habit is not only costly but also dangerous!
