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Hidden power culprits: Everyday household items spiking your electricity bill
- •Leaving the TV and set-top box in standby mode continuously consumes significant electricity throughout the month.
- •Leaving mobile and laptop chargers plugged into the wall even when not in use leads to unnecessary power consumption.
- •Refrigerators that are over seven years old or have loose door seals force the compressor to run longer and use more power.
- •AC units with dirty filters have to work much harder to cool rooms, resulting in a direct increase in electricity usage.
- •Using old incandescent bulbs instead of energy-efficient LED bulbs drives up the monthly electricity bill.
Key Questions Answered
Many people turn off their television using the remote but forget to turn off the main switch, leaving the TV and set-top box in standby mode all day. Although this may seem minor, it consumes a significant amount of electricity over the course of a month.
Refrigerators that are seven to eight years old or older consume more energy, especially if the door is not closed properly or the rubber seal is loose, causing the compressor to run longer. Similarly, a dirty AC filter forces the machine to work harder to cool the room, directly increasing electricity usage.
To lower electricity bills, unplug mobile and laptop chargers as soon as charging is complete, turn off Wi-Fi routers and small devices at night, use energy-efficient LED bulbs instead of old tube lights, and switch off geysers immediately after use.
