Devices such as notebook computers and DVR/VCR’s continue to draw energy when they are plugged in but not being used.
According to a recent article on Forbes.com, set-top boxes for your television tops the list of the 26 devices that consume the most energy when turned “Off.”
Consumers can see increased costs when multiple devices are on “standby” waiting to be used and a smart way to stop these phantom loads is by using a pull-strip.
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