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Whenever heavy electricity bills come people try finding ways to reduce the bill. However there are certain things which you have to use and can’t leave without them. So you won’t be able to reduce your bill. A survey by CNET shows that 80% of people are stressed about their electricity bills.  Most people do not even know what it is and how it increases electricity bills. Recent research has found some of the reasons behind high electricity bills. One of them is phantom load.  What Is Phantom Load? Phantom load is the electricity consumed by devices even when they are turned off but still plugged in. This standby power consumption silently increases electricity usage. Devices like chargers TVs set-top boxes computers microwave ovens and other gadgets keep drawing power even in standby mode. This unseen power consumption can add up to 5 to 10% of your total electricity bill. How To Reduce Phantom Load? Unplug devices when not in use. Avoid keeping chargers plugged in unnecessarily. Switch off power strips completely if connected gadgets are not used. Use energy-efficient appliances with low standby consumption. Tips To Reduce Electricity Bill Use LED bulbs instead of traditional incandescent or CFL bulbs as they use less electricity. Regularly maintain appliances like air conditioners refrigerators and water motors to keep them efficient. Use automatic devices like motion sensors or timers for lights so that lights turn off automatically when not needed. Keep refrigerator door closed and avoid frequent opening to reduce consumption. Set air conditioner temperature at 24 degrees Celsius for optimal energy usage. Avoid voltage stabilizers for modern refrigerators and TVs as they consume extra electricity. Many people are unaware of these minor but effective practices. Making these habits a part of daily routine not only saves money but also conserves energy.