Energy Vampires!
Does your monthly energy bill cause you to tremble in fear? There’s a good chance that one of the culprits is the collection of energy vampires lurking in your house.
Energy vampires are those electronic devices like TVs, cell phone chargers, toaster ovens and DVD players that are plugged in, but unused. Despite their innocent appearance to the contrary, they are still sucking up your power. Fortunately you don’t need silver bullets or stakes in the heart to drive them away. Simply unplug the units when they aren’t being used. To make it even easier, plug electronic devices located near each other, such as in your entertainment unit, into one power strip. Then get in the habit of turning it off when the devices aren’t in use. In addition to eliminating the possibility of power surges in dangerous weather, “killing” those dreaded energy vampires can save up to 8% on your energy bill. Sounds like a ghost story with a happy ending …