Here’s a 1000-word article on 5 appliances that use more electricity than air conditioners, highlighting the importance of unplugging them to avoid skyrocketing utility bills:

Insidious energy vampires: 5 devices that suck more energy out of your wallet than an air conditioner

We often think that air conditioners are the most energy-intensive in our homes, and our electricity bills are constantly increasing in the heat of summer. However, there are several sneaky devices lurking in our homes that silently consume energy even when not in use, and their combined effect can far surpass that of an air conditioner. These “energy vampires” can consume energy silently, resulting in unnecessarily high electricity bills.

Let’s take a look at the top 5 culprits and learn strategies to reduce their energy consumption:

1. Chargers:

The culprit: Chargers for phones, laptops, and even those for small electronics like headphones and smartwatches are known as energy vampires. Even when the device is fully charged and unplugged, the charger itself still consumes power, which is known as “phantom charging”.
Solution: Disconnect the chargers completely when they are not in use. Consider using a power strip with an on/off switch to cut off power to multiple chargers at once.
2. Coffee machines:

Solution: Disconnect the coffee machine completely when it is not in use. If you rely on the timer function, you should use a programmable outlet to control the power supply to your coffee maker.
3. TV: