Vampire power, or standby power, is electricity that’s being used by electronics while they’re plugged in, even when they’re not in use. Think TVs, microwaves, gaming consoles, phone chargers and more.

According to the National Resource Defense Council, Americans spend about $19 billion per year on vampire power costs. An easy solution? Utilizing advanced power strips in your home, especially for your most-used devices, can save you a scary amount of energy. By detecting when your electronics are not in use, advanced power strips stop the flow of power automatically.

Take a power inventory in each room to see what spooky phantom power devices are at work. Then, skip the tricks and treat yourself to $10 off now in our online marketplace and hunt down plenty of other energy-saving goodies for your home while you’re at it.

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