Is there any point?

My electricity bill is already quite low because I've already made a conscious effort to turn off lights, use economical cooking methods, don't use the tumble drier, etc. I don't think pulling plugs out would save me much.

Gas is a different matter ...

I have a gas hob (which I avoid using if I can) hot water (which I use sparingly, but I don't think I can give up on washing myself!) and heating (which is now about as efficient as it will ever be).

I can't be bothered to switch everything off - just to save a small amount yearly. I do things that save a decent amount, like washing clothes in cold water, using the microwave and air fryer (or slow cooker) rather than the hob or oven, turning off the electric shower while I wash and shampoo, adding another layer or blanket or keeping active when I'm chilly, using door curtains - oh and thermal curtain liners - things really worth doing or investing time and money into.

I always unplug TV, Microwave, kettle, washing machine, radio etc when finished using them it’s simple enough to pull it out and put it back in when needed
I don’t record anything as I watch on catch up, or my iPad and none of my appliances have a clock on them
I never leave a charger in if not in use and I don’t have lights on at night
My family always used to pull everything when not in use in the old days
Can’t do much more

My husband is really tight with money and he says it doesn't use much energy to leave these things on standby. So it must be true ?

I’ve plugged my microwave oven into my gadget and will report back tomorrow with the standby cost.

I heard a different figure, it was £16 per year in total for all household equipment on standby.
I unplugged my TV and digital recorder the other night, next day realizing that of course it didn't record the few daytime and late night series that I enjoy. I do turn off the TV at the set when not watching.

my microwave doesn't have a clock, so that's a relief

I just think I'd ache more if I had to switch everything off and on and I like to leave a light on at night

Off to unplug mine right now!

I read that it costs £67 a year to keep your microwave on standby just to see the clock. I know lots of people who do this. I stopped!

NotAGran55

It’s worth investing in one of these type of gadgets.
I was amazed at the cost of running some of the appliances in my house, both high and low.

It paid for itself within minutes and my sister is now checking her usage with it.

energenie4u.co.uk/catalogue/product/ENER007

That looks amazing, I will get one immediately. Just hope I can work out how to use it.

AGAA4

I think the TV is one of the appliances that costs the most on standby. Microwaves don't use that much to leave on but I suppose it all adds up.

My TV has a button on the remote to put it on standby or can be switched off altogether with a button on the side of the TV. I would never use the standby button because you can see it's still connected and using power. But when 'switched off' it is still plugged in at the socket and I'm not sure if that is still using power.

It’s worth investing in one of these type of gadgets.
I was amazed at the cost of running some of the appliances in my house, both high and low.

It paid for itself within minutes and my sister is now checking her usage with it.

energenie4u.co.uk/catalogue/product/ENER007

I think the TV is one of the appliances that costs the most on standby. Microwaves don't use that much to leave on but I suppose it all adds up.

My father used to switch everything electrical off, including their newly stocked chest freezer, before they went on holiday for a fortnight, and my boiler, no central heating or hot water in the morning.

If I switch the tv off at the wall , the internet goes off too , so that’s a no no
Why do tvs not have off buttons anymore ?

I know a TV left on standby is £11 per year, don't know about other things.