Five worst electronics to leave on as vampire devices add '£75 to energy bills'

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Leaving your TV on standby seems harmless and even practical for an item you use frequently, but financial experts advise against it.It may seem like a waste of time to turn them off at the wall, but standby electronics needlessly increase energy bills.

Devices zap energy and money even when just plugged in, so the extra task may be worth the faff.Vampire device is a term for electronics that eat up power while not in use.

Liz Hunter, director at Money Expert, says you could knock £75 off your yearly bill by switching off the five worst appliances for consuming energy.As reported by the Express, Liz said: "The term, ’vampire device’, is used to describe electrical devices that continue to drain power when they’re plugged in but not actually being used, such as leaving a television on standby."Although items like fridges and routers need to be kept on all day, most electronic devices can be turned off at the plug when not in use in order to save money.

She explained: "Although this may be convenient, it will be contributing to your already increasing energy bill. Whilst it may not seem like a major problem in the short term, over the course of a year the aggregate cost of leaving multiple devices on standby can add a noticeable extra amount onto your bills."Some of the most common ‘vampire devices’ include microwaves, computer monitors, coffee machines, white goods and chargers."In a bid to help households savvy, Liz has outlined the five devices that could be costing you an extra £75 a year.