Home Office

Power Strip

Quick tips for reducing usage 

  • Turn off computers or use "sleep mode" when not in use. It is a common misconception that the equipment will last longer if it is never turned off. This incorrect perception carries over from the days of older mainframe computers.
  • Unplug laptop battery chargers when not in use. Even after being fully charged, laptop adapters continue to draw power.
  • Many appliances continue to draw power when they are switched off, but still plugged in. In the average home, 75% of the electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while the products are turned off. Unplug the appliance or use the switch on a power strip.

Typical usage details

Type Watts Costs to operate for 8 hours

Home computer and monitor

150 to 400 Watts 7 to 24 cents
Inkjet printer 3 to 180 watts 1 to 11 cents
Laser printer 36 to 800 watts 2 to 48 cents

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