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Some of your electronic devices at home drain energy even when they are turned off, but still plugged into an outlet. The average U.S. home spends about $100 per year to power devices while they are off or in standby mode. Here are some tips to help you identify and eliminate the energy-sucking appliances in your home.

Interesting facts about vampire appliances:

  • The average home has about 40 vampire energy electronics. 
  • Standby power can account for about 20 percent on your energy bill. 
  • Powering devices while they are off or in standby mode can cost you about $100 per year. 

Vampire Appliances in your home:

  • Televisions 
  • Cable or satellite boxes 
  • Game consoles
  • DVD, DVR or VCR players 
  • Computers
  • Devices that turn on automatically with a remote control 
  • Chargers (such as your cell phone or camera chargers)
  • Printers
  • Standby coffee makers
  • Electronics with a standby light or clock 

Tips to help you eliminate vampire appliances:

  • Unplug your devices - If you have an extra TV or desktop computer you don’t use often, unplug it until you need to use them. 
  • Use a power strip - Power strips allow the convenience of powering devices on and off so that they’re not consuming power when you’re not around. 
  • Smart Upgrades - ENERGY STAR appliances have a lower standby consumption and use less energy than a general appliance.