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Do appliances still use electricity when plugged in but turned off?
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∙ 13y ago
The OFF position on the light switch interrupts the flow of electricity to the light bulb. If the switch is ON, there is always electricity at the light socket, even when the light bulb is removed. if the lamp is still pluged in electricity is still flowing through the lamp even if it is off or on
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoYes, or Well, it depends. Standby-mode uses electricity, but if you break the flow to the appliance, well, then it cannot (unless it uses a battery too). Some appliances do not have a standby-mode, but it can use electricity anyway. If you want to use less electricity for any reason, unplug the machine when you're not using it.
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∙ 10y agoFor most appliances the answer is no. Some appliances have peripheral equipment install in them that operate all the time and over a period of time there will be a cost to operate them. One example of this is a range or oven. Even though the main elements are not generating heat in the off position the clock and timers will still be energized.
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∙ 15y agoIf the appliance is shut off at the breaker then No. If the appliance is shut off at the appliance's switch then sometimes. A range that has a clock still draws power to keep the clock running even though the stove burners are off. Many of the new appliances have digital clocks they all need power to run. eg. coffee maker, microwave, just to name a couple.
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∙ 13y agoYes, if your appliances have electronic clocks or timers as part of their equipment then there will be an electrical consumption of power. It will be very minimal costing probably a few cents a month.
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∙ 14y agoit means that electricity can flow through the switch
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∙ 13y agoThe voltage is always present, but no current is flowing.
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∙ 15y agoNo.
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∙ 13y agoyes/yea
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How was electricity used in the past?
Electrical use in the past is the same as it it used today. Not as many appliances then as now but electricity still made everyday tasks easier.
Lowering Your Average Electricity Bill Per Month?
One of the best ways to lower your average electricity bill per month is to run all of your electronics through power strips that you can turn off at night. If the electronics are still plugged into the wall on their own, they will be using electricity all night long -- even if you have turned them off. Power strips have an on/off button that can cut off the charge, and they are not susceptible to this same problem. If a power strip is turned off, there is no current. Doing this can cut your electricity bill by a fifth.
If a lamp is off but still plugged in is it wasting energy?
No electricity can be used or wasted if the lamp itself is turned off. It makes no difference if it has been turned off at the wall outlet or at the lamp itself. It is the same situation as a flashlamp that has a light bulb supplied by a battery. If the flashlamp is switched off the battery inside it is still there, waiting to feed the light bulb with current, but the current can only flow into the light bulb when the switch on the flashlamp is turned on.
Is there still current in the overhead wires that lead to a house when the house electricity is off?
Assuming there is not a "power outage" to all houses in the area (otherwise known as a "power cut") then the answer is: Yes, the potential (voltage) is still in the overhead wires that lead to a house when the house electricity is only turned off at its own main switch inside the main breaker box.
If a dimmer switch is turned to a low position but not off is it still on?
Yes it is still on and using as much power as if it was on full
Are you still using electricity if you have the clothe dryer plugged in?
Yes, you are still using electricity.
Can a toaster oven be on if unplugged?
You should unplug toasters when they aren't in use for 2 main reasons. They can still be using electricity when plugged in, so it saves electricity to unplug it. Also, plugged in some toasters are a fire hazard.
Does a lamp use power when turned off?
Yes. Not as much but if it is plugged in it will still use some power.
What is phantom electricicty?
When you use standby mode on any electric appliances, the "phantom" steals the electricity because standby mode still uses electricity.
How was electricity used in the past?
Electrical use in the past is the same as it it used today. Not as many appliances then as now but electricity still made everyday tasks easier.
Lowering Your Average Electricity Bill Per Month?
One of the best ways to lower your average electricity bill per month is to run all of your electronics through power strips that you can turn off at night. If the electronics are still plugged into the wall on their own, they will be using electricity all night long -- even if you have turned them off. Power strips have an on/off button that can cut off the charge, and they are not susceptible to this same problem. If a power strip is turned off, there is no current. Doing this can cut your electricity bill by a fifth.
If a lamp is off but still plugged in is it wasting energy?
No electricity can be used or wasted if the lamp itself is turned off. It makes no difference if it has been turned off at the wall outlet or at the lamp itself. It is the same situation as a flashlamp that has a light bulb supplied by a battery. If the flashlamp is switched off the battery inside it is still there, waiting to feed the light bulb with current, but the current can only flow into the light bulb when the switch on the flashlamp is turned on.
How is electricity misused?
Turn off your TV when you leave the room as well as the lights. If you're going to do something "quickly" it usually won't be as quick as you expect so turn off any appliances that are on. If possible, unplug some appliances because even if they're off, they still train little to nothing of electricity if they're plugged in. Get energy efficient light-bulbs and products. Also use as little appliances as possible, especially if you're using more than one. It's either this or that. :D
Does a hair dryer use electricity when not turned on?
IF IT IS STILL CONNECTED IN THE SWITCH BOARD IT WILL. JUST LIKE A CHARGER DOES.
Is my iPod Touch supposed to charge while my MacBook is on sleep mode?
It is fine. Power is still running through your computer and your iPod is still plugged in, so it wil continue to receive the electricity.
If you leave your wireless phone home charger plugged does it drain electricity even if there is no phone on it?
Yes, it does. The current is still flowing through it, although there is nothing being charged.
Does electricity flow through a light when the light is turned off?
The OFF position on the light switch interrupts the flow of electricity to the light bulb. If the switch is ON, there is always electricity at the light socket, even when the light bulb is removed. if the lamp is still pluged in electricity is still flowing through the lamp even if it is off or on
