These days, a claim is becoming increasingly viral on social media that if you leave the mobile charger switched on, even if the phone is not connected, electricity is still consumed. Lakhs of people are discussing this claim, and confusion has also increased about it. Is this true or just a rumor? After all, mobile chargers are used in every household, and if they consume electricity even when not in use, then it is harmful for both the pocket and the environment. Let's know what the truth is.
What is the truth?
If you leave the mobile charger switched on, but the phone is not plugged in, then it consumes a small amount of electricity. This is called "vampire power" or "standby power". On average, a charger consumes 0.1 to 0.5 watts of electricity without a phone plugged in. This consumption can be about 1 to 2 units in a whole month.
What should be done?
It is best to unplug the charger. Apart from saving electricity, it is also safe in terms of fire safety. So overall, the claim is not completely wrong. There is indeed a small amount of electricity consumption when the charger is switched on, although this consumption is very low; in the long run, many devices together can increase the electricity bill. So do not leave the charger plugged in unnecessarily.
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