Unplugging these household devices can cost you more in repairs
If you frequently unplug household appliances to avoid high bills, you need to know that this practice can be detrimental to some of them. Not only will you not save money, but you will also likely incur additional repair costs for these devices.
3:33 PM EDT, July 27, 2024
The price of electricity rises year after year. In this situation, it's worth unplugging "energy thieves," such as phone and laptop chargers, electric kettles, or microwaves. They consume power even when not in use.
This method doesn't apply to every electronic device. Not only will it save nothing, but it can also damage the device.
According to the portal topnewsy.pl, particular caution is advised for these three devices: OLED televisions, Wi-Fi routers, and inkjet printers. And the cost of running each of them is just a few dollars a year.
Unplugging these devices can have unpleasant consequences
Due to its excellent matrix, an OLED television is usually expensive. Therefore, it would be better not to damage it. Such unpleasant consequences can occur if you regularly unplug it.
Few people know that in standby mode, an OLED television occasionally activates a mode that "maintains" the device. Thanks to the processes that run then, it can last longer. If you accidentally unplug the television at this time, it can result in a malfunction.
Regarding the router, each disconnection from the power results in an internet connection drop and a reconfiguration, which takes a lot of time and energy. Additionally, the internet provider may reduce the speed if it detects system errors and interprets them as bandwidth problems.
For the printer, each restart draws additional power and ink for cleaning the heads. This generates costs. Therefore, it's better to keep the printer always on and perform such a reset and cleaning every few months.
If you're looking for a method to save electricity, you should know that the induction cooktop consumes the most. This information is provided by a report prepared by Polish Oil and Gas Company (PGNiG). In this case, unplugging is impossible, but it's worth avoiding cooking at the highest settings.
