Vampire devices are devices that continue to consume power when not in use. These cause significant energy waste in many countries around the world. Thus, it is important to become familiar with these devices and their mode of operation to reduce electricity consumption.
These devices are the source of a great waste of energy
the British Gas, the UK’s largest energy company, says around 23% of electricity consumption in the UK is attributed to vampire appliances. The same is true in many countries around the world. In the United States, the authorities estimate that these devices cause the population to lose more than $19 billion in electricity cost each year.
Many vampire devices are used in homes: televisions, DVD players, heaters, etc. However, some appliances consume more energy than others. Some of them consume almost as much energy in standby mode as when they are on.
According to an analysis of New York Times dating back to 2016, a first-generation Apple TV consumes 21 watts when turned on and 17 watts when turned off, unplugged.
What are the most power-hungry vampire devices?
To get an idea of the excess electricity consumed in your home, the Natural Resources Defense Council recommends taking an inventory of all the electronics and appliances in it. In general, the biggest electrical vampires are televisions, microwaves, computers, and sound systems.
It is also possible to have an estimate of the energy consumed by these devices thanks to a smart meter. However, you can resort to a simpler method if you do not have this type of counter. Simply unplug all or specific devices for a few minutes. Then check the difference in consumption on the meter.
Finally, all you have to do is change your habits if you want to save money on your electricity bill. In particular, remember to unplug your devices when you are not using them instead of leaving them in standby mode.
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