Small Devices
Cell phone chargers
Digital picture frames
Medium Devices
Laptops
Large screen televisions
Other Devices
Video game systems
Home theater components
Phantom load is the unintentional siphoning of electricity by electronics, even when they are shut off.
Devices
Devices that draw around 20 watts in stand-by mode may add up to a couple of dollars a month to your electric bill1.
Energy Cost
Phantom loads cost the average U.S. household $100 per year1.
Electricity Bill
Phantom loads equate to almost 10% of residential electricity use2.
Products Drawing Power
A typical American home has about 40 products constantly drawing power2.
Unplug
Unplug chargers, computers, monitors, printers and other devices when not in use.
Use
Use smart strips that control which devices can draw power directly from the strip.
Replace
Replace old products with ENERGY STAR® qualified products that use less standby power.