Are Vampires Real?

To the best of our knowledge, vampires are not real.  BUT... vampire draws are real.

Unlike Dracula, vampire draws don’t drain your blood,  but they will suck dollars out of your wallet.

Electrical devices with a “standby” mode and things that use remote controls always need a steady stream of power to wake up quickly.  In addition, charging devices such as phone chargers and laptop chargers draw power even when not plugged into their device.
When electricians get calls about high energy bills, “vampire” devices are often the first thing they look at as potential culprits.

Also known as standby power or phantom load,  electrical vampire draw refers to the power consumed by electronic devices even when they are turned off or in standby mode. This is because many devices, such as televisions, chargers, and other electronics, continue to draw a small amount of power even when they are not actively in use.

While the amount of power drawn by each device is typically small, the cumulative effect of multiple devices can be significant. According to Hydro One, vampire power can account for up to 10% of household energy use.

Reducing vampire power can help to save energy and reduce electricity costs.  Some ways to reduce vampire power include:

• Unplugging electronics when they are not in use
• Using power strips with on/off switches to turn off multiple devices at once
• Choosing energy-efficient devices with low standby power consumption

Setting devices to power-saving or sleep modes when not in use.

By reducing vampire power, you can not only save money on your electricity bill but also help to reduce your carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future.