If these four plugs are not unplugged, the electricity bill will be doubled, so if you don't know, take a look.
On a weekend afternoon, I was flipping through some information on household energy conservation in my living room when I was suddenly attracted by the title of an article: "If these four plugs are not unplugged, the electricity bill will be doubled". Coincidentally, my friend Li Hua came to visit and saw that I was reading this article intently, so he came over curiously.
"What is this? It looks like it's important. Li Hua asked.
I turned to him with a hint of surprise in my eyes: "It's about household appliances, can you believe it?" The article says that if we don't unplug certain appliances, the electricity bill may unnecessarily double. ”
Li Hua looked very interested, "Which four? Did we make the same mistake?"
I nodded and began to explain to him the key points mentioned in the article. "First of all, the TV, even when it's turned off, will continue to consume power in standby mode. ”
"What about the second one?" Li Hua asked eagerly.
"The second is microwave ovens, especially the ones with digital clocks, which consume electricity even when they are not in use. ”
"Indeed, my microwave is always plugged in. Li Hua touched his chin thoughtfully.
I went on to explain: "The third one is the charger for the laptop. You may not know that even if your computer isn't plugged into a charger, it drains power as long as it's plugged into an outlet. ”
"I really didn't expect it, what about the last one?" asked Li Hua.
"The last one is the wireless router, although we may need it to work continuously, but if you go out for a long time or when you don't use it, it's better to unplug it, which can save a lot of electricity. "I ended the note.
At this time, Li Hua stood up, looking a little anxious, "I have to go home and check to see if I can reduce these unnecessary electricity bills." ”
Watching Li Hua leave, I pondered for a while. Although I have always known about the problem of standby power consumption, it was not until I read this article today that I really realized the burden of electricity bills that may come from this. I decided to walk around the house and revisit every socket and plug.
After confirming that every appliance in my home has been plugged in and unplugged as needed, I feel a sense of satisfaction that I have never felt before. It's not just about saving money, it's about taking a responsible approach to home energy management. At this point, I decided to write about this experience and share it on my blog. If my experience could catch more people's attention, the value of this article would be far greater than what it means on paper.