Leaving electrical appliances on standby wastes lots more energy

Tip created over a year ago.

A great way of reducing the amount of energy and electricity you use in the home can be reduced if you are prepared to stop leaving your electrical gadgets on standby.

By turn your electrical appliances off totally rather than leaving them on standby you can save more energy and reduce your electricity consumption.

If you do leave electrical appliances on standby then they are using energy and electricity. Many of these devices are still working in the back ground and still require electricity.

So the best way of reducing your electricity bill is to turn all appliances off at the main and not leave anything on standby. Come on don’t be lazy, turn it off at the main.

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