Many people believe that turning off the TV or computer is enough, but if they are plugged in, they still consume energy. That small red light or blue light represents what is known as “phantom consumption”, which can represent up to 10% of monthly consumption.
- Estimated daily consumption: between 0.5 and 1 kWh per household.
2. Charge your cell phone overnight
Leaving the cell phone charging for 7 or 8 hours when it is charged in 1 or 2 is an unnecessary loss. In addition, the charger is often plugged into the socket throughout the day.
- Estimated daily consumption: 0.01 kWh per charger at rest.
3. Overuse of electric heater or water heater
Leaving the heater on all day or keeping the water heater at temperatures that are too high increases consumption considerably.
- Estimated daily consumption: between 3 and 6 kWh.
4. Misuse of the refrigerator
Constantly opening the door, placing hot food or having deteriorated weatherstripping forces the engine to work longer, increasing energy expenditure.
- Estimated daily consumption: between 1.2 and 1.8 kWh (depending on age and efficiency).