Hi there.

From what I've read, if an electric ANYTHING is plugged into the socket, it draws juice. Even a small amount. But over time, it adds up.

So unplugging anything is better than leaving it plugged in.

but if you think I'm unplugging my fridge so I can save some money, well I'm not.

I'm not to the point where I unplug my other stuff. I don't want to have to re-set my vcr clock and other stuff every morning.

Hope this helps.

Take care,

Melody

LOL I think that's one thing I'll leave plugged in as well.

I just got an HDTV last year and it has the Energy Star. I'm just not sure about powering it all the way off though. Makes me nervous to think of shutting it completely down each day.

the amount of power when any electrical device is in standby mode or asleep mode such as a computer or tv or stereo is minute to the point of it not mattering in the big picture.

i would think in theory the energy star rating would say its using less power because of the electrical components it using and how its designed with special programing vs an ol crt or tube tv.


if ya really want to know how much it maters go outside with youtr tv on. stand at the meter and time how long it takes for it to turn one full revolytion. then go back in and turn it off. and recount the revolution. it amazing how some electrical devices will pull more jusic ethan others not based on size but rather its components.



roger.

The power that components use when off is called 'vampire electronics'. There really is no such thing as quick start electrical things, they are really always on, just at a low use level and with a TV the picture and sound are off, but the tube is on. With flat panels the consumption is almost insignificant, but it is there. All the always plugged in electronics in the modern house do use a noticeable amount of power, that is why I turn off the UPS when I go out.