~1.2W a day
Although the power is minimal, if you don't want this appliance to add to your electricity bill unplug the charger of your mobile phone.
~22W a day
While you may have turned your TV tuner off from the remote control, if you haven't unplugged it, your tuner can waste up to $22 worth of energy a year.
~24W a day
Simply pushing the button on your TV sends it to standby mode, without actually turning it off. This consumes about $25 worth of energy a year.
~96W a day
Though they may be switched off PCs and laptops continue to work unless you've unplugged them. This can save you up to $100 each year. Leaving your machine in standby mode can multiply this amount by 1.5.
~108W a day
Anything with a working timer indicates that the device is still on. Unplugging such an appliance will save you up to $114 a year.
Should you unplug these appliances?
While some people may think that the above sums are small, others would be impressed at how much money and energy is actually being wasted. Unplugging devices is worth it regardless, as an unforeseen power surge may leave you with burned appliances.
