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Check these energy-hungry appliances as autumn arrives
Translated from Estonian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
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- Household energy use tends to rise as autumn brings colder weather and more time indoors.
- Appliances that operate continuously or remain on standby can quietly increase electricity bills.
- These so-called energy vampires may account for up to 10% of household electricity consumption.
As autumn arrives, more time indoors and cooler weather can push household energy consumption higher.
Heating and lighting usually receive the most attention, but other devices can also raise electricity bills without drawing much notice. Some operate around the clock, while others continue using power on standby.
These appliances, often called energy vampires, may account for as much as a tenth of a home’s electricity use.
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Originally published by Postimees in Estonian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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