These five household appliances will increase your energy bills if you leave them on standby mode, an expert has warned.
Liz Hunter, director at Money Expert, has shared the top five “worst appliances” for consuming energy when left on standby. She told the Express: “The term, 'vampire device', is used to describe electrical devices that continue to drain power when they’re plugged in but not actually being used, such as leaving a television on standby.
“Although this may be convenient, it will be contributing to your already increasing energy bill. Whilst it may not seem like a major problem in the short term, over the course of a year the aggregate cost of leaving multiple devices on standby can add a noticeable extra amount onto your bills. Some of the most common ‘vampire devices’ include microwaves, computer monitors, coffee machines, white goods and chargers.”
