I stopped leaving these 7 common household devices plugged in, and my energy bill noticed

This ZDNET article explains how unplugging idle household devices can reduce “vampire” energy use and potentially save up to about $200 per year, calling out TVs, gaming consoles, printers, sound bars, coffee makers (Keurig standby at 60–70W), and mini-fridges (50–100W, up to $130/year), while noting smart bulbs/plugs draw ~1W each. It adds broader tips—use fans to raise A/C setpoints, improve insulation and window coverings, switch to LEDs, and leverage utility programs—and cites U.S. DOE guidance that cutting phantom loads can save up to 10%, illustrated by the author’s backup-power monitoring and selective unplugging routine.