The 9 appliances you should unplug from your home if you go on vacation
Which ones should you unplug?
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If you're planning a vacation, you should consider some additional matters before leaving home , such as unplugging any appliances inside your home to avoid so-called vampire consumption. Which appliances should you unplug, according to the list provided by AI?
The AI-powered tool recommended following this procedure to avoid electrical damage while you're away. 1. Television Even when turned off, this device will continue to consume electricity and may also be vulnerable to voltage surges.
2. Computers and laptops
Protect these devices from unexpected shocks. Don't leave them in hibernation mode.3- Coffee maker
This type of device may have the ability to continue consuming electricity even when it is turned off.4. Washer and dryer
It is a device that you will not use during your vacation and could consume energy known as passive energy.(See more: The 5 professions in Colombia that could soon disappear due to AI) 5. Microwave
It has sensors that can consume electricity when you are away from home.6. Electric oven or toaster
Some models have sensors that maintain activity. This can cause a short circuit due to poor contact.7. Video game consoles
They can be left in standby mode and are quite expensive to repair in the event of a home accident.8. Sound equipment
Even when they are turned off, these devices continue to consume electricity.(See more: Nobody makes them anymore: Colombian dishes that are about to disappear) 9. Printers and internet modems/routers
If you leave your home, you should turn them off. They may overheat in your absence or be damaged by storms.
How to extend the life of the appliance?
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The electric company Endesa, through its website, announced a series of maintenance tips to ensure its appliances last longer.
1- Clean them regularly due to dust accumulation.
2- Review the user manual to understand the appropriate recommendations on its operation.
(See more: The 11 positions that most need to be filled in all of Colombia) 3- If it is not in use, turn it off, so that it does not have phantom consumption.4- Place it in a place where it can be ventilated.
5 - Perform some maintenance to keep it running smoothly.
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