Chargers are essential for everyday devices—but is it safe to leave them plugged in when not in use? Discover what an expert says about energy use and safety.
In the average household, a wide variety of wireless devices require chargers, including phones, tablets, laptops, headphones, keyboards, speakers, and other electronic devices. Depending on the device and your usage habits, it might require daily charging, which means plugging in and unplugging both the charger and the device frequently.
However, many individuals leave the charger plugged in even when they aren't charging anything. While this might seem like a harmless decision, it can have lasting consequences. Use this guide to determine whether you should or if it's okay to leave them plugged in.
Forgetting to once or twice isn't likely to cause any noticeable differences. However, make a habit of constantly leaving every charger you use plugged into various outlets throughout the home. It can lead to significant consequences for your home, devices, chargers, and wallet.
"I always recommend unplugging chargers when you're not actively using them. Even if a charger isn't connected to a phone or device, it still draws a small amount of electricity just by being plugged into the wall. It might not seem like much on its own, but if you multiply that across every charger and electronic device in your home, it adds up over time," explains Barret Abramow, licensed electrician and founder of .
Not only does unplugging a...
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