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The Real Cost of Leaving Your TV on Standby Mode All Year (And How to Stop Wasting That Money)

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Most homeowners assume a TV in standby mode costs almost nothing, but across a full year that quiet red light can quietly drain $20 to $50 from your wallet. The fix takes under five minutes and costs nothing.

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How to Stop Phantom Loads From Adding $200 to Your Annual Electric Bill

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Most homeowners have no idea their plugged-in devices are silently burning electricity 24 hours a day, even when turned off. Phantom loads, also called standby power, cost the average U.S. household between $100 and $200 per year, and eliminating them requires nothing more than a power strip and a few minutes of your time.

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