It is usually thought that not having appliances in use, even when connected, does not imply consumption of electrical energy. The bad news is that this is not the case and, in fact, experts recommend always unplugging everything that we are not using since they can use light even in that state.

1- The television
No one ever unplugged the television from the outlet or from the shoe. Well, it's time to start doing it (especially taking into account the frequent power outages in Argentina, especially in the Federal Capital). A 34-inch model can spend approximately 53 kWh per year in standby and a 37-inch LED model can spend 35 kWh.

2- Microwave
It is always connected near the refrigerator, coffee maker or toaster. The numbers usually displayed on the screen imply constant energy consumption. Appliances such as microwaves can have a phantom consumption of 35 kWh per year.

3- Cell phone charger
This is mentioned because it is the most used, but it applies to all mobile device chargers. The Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving (IDAE) explained last year that leaving the cell phone charger connected “consumes almost as much as if it were charging the phone.”

4- Shoes
They usually have several connected devices that, whether in use or not, imply phantom energy consumption since the flow is maintained.

5- Refrigerator
It is not in question to disconnect it daily, since food can rot. Of course, they recommend emptying it and unplugging it if you go on a trip.

The last three are made up of the washing machine, the dishwasher and the dryer. Unlike what happens with the refrigerator, it is not necessary to have them connected constantly. They consume energy at all times, especially if they have a digital or touch screen.

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