Phantom load (vampire power) costs typical US households $80-200/year. Here’s how to cut it.
Top 3 strategies:
- Smart plug audit – find devices over 1.5W “off” – cut power 12am-6am
- TV system smart plug – power off 1-6am · saves $5/month
- Geofence-trigger smart plugs – office heater/fan/monitor cut when phone leaves 200m radius
Combined savings: $20-30/month for typical household.
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