Devices that have more phantom consumption
It is important to know which devices may have a higher phantom consumption and thus be able to take measures to try to save energy. So you can pay less on the electricity bill each month and better control spending.
smart speakers
According to the OCU, one of the devices that consume the most in standby mode they are smart speakers. They are becoming more and more popular and the truth is that they are very useful, but we must bear in mind that they will consume electricity even if we simply have them at rest, connected to the light.
Specifically, the speakers at rest can consume about 26 kWh per year. If we take €0.20 per kWh as a measure, we can calculate more or less €5.20 per year. Logically this will also depend on the rate you have contracted, the type of smart speaker, etc. But you can get an idea of a consumption over €5.
gas boiler
We must also mention the gas boiler. Even if you’re not actively using it and just have it on standby, it’s going to be consuming some electricity. It is plugged into the current, has a small screen and you can also turn it on at any time from the remote.
In this case, consumption is similar to that of smart speakers. You can calculate more or less about 27 kWh, always taking the OCU data as a reference. It can be a little more or a little less, depending on the exact model you have. If we take the previous measure in terms of cost, more or less they will be about €5.40 per year.
Vacuum cleaner robot
If you have a robot vacuum cleaner, you can check that it is always on, unless you disconnect it from the power. That will also mean a consumption for the bill each month. It is not that it is something excessive, but in the end it all adds up and it can indeed represent a significant percentage of the total.
This time it should be noted that more or less they usually consume about 23 kWh per year in Stand By. Therefore, the phantom consumption of a robot vacuum cleaner can be of about €4.60 for a year.
decoder
The decoders can also represent a part of the phantom consumption of your electricity bill. They are devices that we can have constantly plugged into electricity, next to the television, and that will mean that they are always consuming a small amount of light.
We can also name a game console, for example. You may also be spending a few euros a year simply by having it on Stand By.
Television and household appliances in general
The TV It is perhaps the most recognized appliance when we talk about Stand By and phantom consumption. This is so since the red light always on is very visible. It is ready so that when you press the button on the remote it turns on. But of course, it is always consuming some electricity.
The same goes for other appliances. For example a microwave. Whenever possible, avoid having them on and completely disconnect them from the light. You will be able to save a little each day, which can mean significant money after a year.
