Leaving devices on standby rather than switching them off could be adding £147 a year to your bill, more than £12 a month, according to British Gas. So-called vampire devices drain a significant amount of electricity even when you aren't using them, reports the BBC.
According to British Gas, across the UK, not switching devices off costs households £2.2billion a year - two-months worth of electricity per home. Any device left plugged into the wall but not switched off will be using electricity, including smart speakers, laptops, and internet routers all cost to keep plugged in.
A TV costs £24.61 per year, while a Sky or Virgin Media box will cost another £23.10. A microwave left on standby will cost £16.37 a year. A shower will cost £9.80, a washing machine £4.73m a printer £3.81 and a phone charger £1.26.
