Appliances Really Save Money?

Yes, but the savings depend on the appliance.

Not every device consumes enough standby electricity to make unplugging it noticeable on your electricity bill. Newer appliances are often designed to use very little power when idle.

The biggest savings usually come from identifying devices that consume relatively more standby energy and from reducing unnecessary usage overall.

If you’re curious, a plug-in electricity meter can help you measure how much power individual appliances actually consume.

Don’t Unplug Everything

Unplugging appliances isn’t always practical—or advisable.

Some household equipment