Retirees urged to unplug two items to ‘significantly’ reduce their energy bills | April 9, 2025

Energy experts have shared two of the ‘worst household appliances to leave on standby’ as they urge households to switch them up.

Retirees have been told they could “significantly” reduce their energy bills if they stopped leaving two common household appliances on standby. Energy experts are highlighting two of the “worst household appliances to leave on standby” and encouraging residents to turn them off.

Experts at Eclipse Energy have identified specific appliances that should “never be left in standby mode.” The term “standby” implies that appliances remain plugged in and the socket remains active even when not in use, reports Birmingham Live.

They said: “By turning these devices off completely instead of leaving them on standby, you can significantly reduce your energy bills as well as your carbon footprint.”

 

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