Phantom Loads - Waverly Light and Power

Reduce your energy consumption
Simple ways to reduce phantom loads in your home
The easiest way to stop phantom loads is to unplug all
electrical devices when not in use. However, we all know it
can be difficult to get to the plugs behind furniture. Consider
buying power strips with a real off switch (called a smart
strip) and plugging multiple devides into it. Power strips
make it easy to turn off many devices at once when they
are not needed. Some strips, such as the one pictured, will
automatically shut off the power to some devices when they
are turned off.
WHERE’S THE PHANTOM LOAD?
See if you can spot the energy users in your home.
Many appliances cause phantom
loads. An easy way to spot an energy
user is to look for anything with instant
on features, which can be identified
as a light or clock. Appliances with
remote controls also use energy all
of the time. Chargers left plugged in
use electriciy even when they are not
charging anything.
Most homes have many devices using
unnecessary electricity, and the trend
is growing. Count how many of these
devices are in your home and then
take steps to reduce your phantom
loads and save money.
Phantom Load Examples
• VCRs\DVRs
• DVD players
• Audio systems
• Computers and printers
• TVs
• Set-top (cable) boxes
• Microwave ovens
• Coffee makers
• Air conditioning systems with remote
control
• Devices with a standby light or clock
• Video game consoles (e.g., Nintendo,
Wii, Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony
PLAYSTATION® 3)
• Fans with remote controls
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