By the end of any working day, many people have one thought – to go to bed as quickly as possible. And traditionally, before going to bed, most people turn off TVs, laptops and other devices, put their smartphones on overnight charging and go to bed. And some leave the devices plugged into an outlet.
Unplugging some appliances has a number of positive aspects. First of all, it reduces electricity consumption and thus allows you to save on utility costs.
In addition, it reduces the risk of short circuits and has a positive effect on human health. There are a number of devices that consume electricity even after switching off.
TV
Most people don't want to get up before going to bed and turn off the TV using the remote control or a command in the menu on the screen. But, as a rule, the equipment does not turn off completely, but simply switches to standby mode.
Thus, it will continue to consume electricity until someone pulls the plug out of the socket. To avoid risks, it is recommended to turn off the TV completely.
PC or laptop
Nowadays, unlike portable computers, many people use notebooks. A laptop, like a smartphone, works on a charge. And that's why many people leave it overnight to recharge. After being charged to 100%, the laptop will start wasting electricity.
For those who keep their computer connected to the network during the day, there is no point in putting it on charge at night.
Small household appliances
Small appliances also consume electricity when switched on. These include a coffee machine, toaster, microwave, electric kettle, razor and electric toothbrush. It is recommended to charge the razor and toothbrush as the charge decreases.
Portable chargers for smartphones
According to statistics, every second person puts their mobile phone on charge before going to bed. But as soon as the battery reaches 100%, the smartphone will start to “eat” electricity. In addition, night charging has a negative effect on the battery. Gradually, its capacity will begin to decrease, which will lead to the breakdown of the smartphone. To avoid this, the mobile device can be charged in the morning immediately after waking up.
Wireless router
A Wi-Fi router is an indispensable assistant in work and study. Using it, you can watch your favorite movies, videos, play online games. Using it often, many forget that the device should be turned off at night. Like all the above equipment, the router consumes electricity at night. Turning off the device before going to bed reduces the impact of electromagnetic waves.
Earlier we told you why you shouldn’t turn on your washing machine twice in a row.
