I’d always left my phone charger plugged in, even when not in use. It seemed harmless—until my electrician dropped a truth bomb. “Never leave a charger plugged in without the phone,” he warned. Turns out, I’d unknowingly been risking more than just a few watts.
Chargers left in sockets without devices still draw power, wasting electricity and adding unnecessary cost. Worse, some can overheat or malfunction, becoming fire hazards over time. I was stunned—years of doing this, never knowing the risk. That small habit felt safe… until it wasn’t.
Now I unplug every time. One simple tweak, and my peace of mind is wired in.
A forgotten charger left in the socket seems harmless—until it quietly becomes a Firestarter. Low-grade chargers heat up, risking electrical faults and potential flames. Even when disconnected, they siphon energy, raising bills through invisible “phantom” power.
Worse still, trickle charges can slowly erode your battery’s health, reducing your device’s lifespan. With constant current flowing, chargers wear out too, losing efficiency or failing altogether. And when a power surge hits? That lingering plug may invite damage to both charger and device.
The simple act of unplugging protects more than just your tech—it guards your home, budget, and peace of mind.
