want to reduce unnecessary standby consumption.
It also helps keep your outlets less cluttered.
2. Coffee Makers
Many modern coffee machines have electronic displays, clocks, timers, or warming functions.
Even when you’re not brewing coffee, these features can require electricity while the machine remains plugged in.
If you only use your coffee maker once in the morning, unplugging it afterward may be a simple way to avoid keeping it in standby mode all day.
Tip: If your machine has a programmable timer that you rely on, unplugging it may reset the clock, so check the manufacturer’s instructions first.
3. Televisions
A television that’s turned off with the remote isn’t necessarily disconnected from electricity.
Many TVs remain in standby mode so they can respond quickly to the remote, receive updates, or perform other background functions.
The amount of standby electricity varies considerably between models.
If you’re going away for several days—or
