To help reduce unnecessary energy use and protect your home, experts recommend unplugging the following items once you’re done with them.
1. Space Heaters
Space heaters are convenient during colder months, but they require careful attention. Safety organizations note that they are among the most common sources of winter home fires, often because they are left too close to bedding, curtains, or furniture.
Modern heaters may include automatic shutoff features, but no safeguard is perfect. The safest approach is to turn them off and unplug them every time you leave the room and never run them while sleeping.
2. Clothes Dryers
Most people don’t realize that the electrical setup for a clothes dryer can still use a noticeable amount of power even when the appliance isn’t running. This can lead to unnecessary energy costs over the year.
