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Unplug These 15 Energy Vampires And Save Hundreds on Your Electric Bill
Many of us don’t realize that our homes are full of devices that use electricity even when we’re not actively using them. These sneaky power-drainers, often called “energy vampires,” can make our energy bills higher than they need to be.
On average, American households spend about $2,200 each year on energy bills according to the Department of Energy. Surprisingly, around 10% of that cost comes from devices that are plugged in but not actively being used.
I’ve written about these energy vampires in our article “15 Mostly Easy Ways To Lower Your Monthly Electric Bill” which you can check out for effective energy saving tips. 👉We also made this video with more tips to save on electricity💪
Now, we’ll look at 15 common devices that might be adding unnecessary costs to your energy bill. We’ll explain how much power they use and how much money you could save by unplugging them when they’re not in use.
Let’s get started and see how we can keep more money in your pocket!
- https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/unplug-these-15-energy-vampires-and-save-hundreds-on-your-electric-bill/ss-AA1uMhkv?ocid=00000000
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