How much energy do your smartphone, laptop, and tablet chargers really use? What about laptop and tool chargers? Should you unplug them when you aren’t using them to save power and money? We measured exactly how much power a variety of common chargers use—and how much keeping them plugged in will cost you each year.
If you’re a fan of leaving a TV on for background noise (or trying to convince someone not to), you might be curious about how much an always-on TV contributes to your electric bill.
Who wants to pay good money for electricity they’re not even getting any benefit from? Here are some common energy vampires to look for around your home.
Read any article about measuring power usage or saving money on your electric bill, and you’re sure to hear about phantom loads. But what are they exactly?