Electricity Standby Costs

[Stargazer]

I always switch my tv off on the set, to save electricity. However I heard on the radio today that other things left plugged in also use electrcity. I mentioned microwave ovens and mobile phone chargers, laptop chargers, etc. I also have paper shredder, electric 800W fire kettle, washing machine, tumble drier, dishwasher. Can anyone tell me if any of these things actually addd to electricity costs. I always assumed that it was only on tv standby that could use electricity.

[Buenchico]

>>> Doesn't a printer need to be left on so it can send information to the ink supplier?

I can't see that completely powering down a printer when it's not in use (by removing the plug or switching off at a wall socket) is going to prevent it messaging the printer's manufacturer when power is restored to it. Further, anyone who is trying to save money (which, after all, is the theme of this thread) most definitely shouldn't be buying 'original' inks from the manufacturer in the first place!

[Tilly2]

I have a Neff double oven and when I have finished cooking in one or the other, it then goes into 'oven cooling' mode. It can take minutes of power to cool the oven down. Gets on my pip, it does.

[jno]

Buenchico, I believe my printer spends its downtime consuming all the ink it can find. I don't know what it does with it all, but but I always seem to have run out next time I try to print something. Maybe it's painting the town red?

[perseverer]

I'm not sure if the smart meter actually uses 'your' electricity, but whether it does or not, there is not a lot you can do about it. If you mean the IHD, you only need to have it on briefly for the duration of the exercise I suggested, and anyway it uses minimal electricity if left on.

[New Judge]

//Doesn't a printer need to be left on so it can send information to the ink supplier?//

Only if you’re daft enough to do so:

//Further, anyone who is trying to save money (which, after all, is the theme of this thread) most definitely shouldn't be buying 'original' inks from the manufacturer in the first place!//

And of course, there’s this:

https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/news/article-10755577/Printers-remotely-disabled-customer-cancels-ink-subscription.html